Combine tapioca and water in a saucepan; let stand 5 minutes Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes stirring frequently Add cranberries and cook until all berries have popped then remove from heat.

Combine milk tapioca egg and salt in medium saucepan Let stand 5 minutes Cook over medium-high heat stirring constantly until boiling Remove from heat; stir in Equal and vanilla.

The secret to perfect homemade tapioca pudding? Patience — and plenty of whole milk. Vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract are both products made from vanilla beans that impart vanilla flavor, but ...