Apple Tapioca Pudding

4 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced

½ cup brown sugar

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons small pearl tapioca

1 lemon, juiced

1 cup boiling water

½ cup raisins

Place the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and tapioca into a bowl, and toss to coat apple slices.

Place the apple mixture into a slow cooker. Pour lemon juice and boiling water over the apples.

Set the cooker to High and cook until apples are tender and thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Mix in raisins if desired; serve warm.