Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 2 c. pumpkin
  • 3 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Method

  • Wash and dry
  • 8 pint size wide mouth canning jars or 5 to 6 wide mouth pint and a half jars.
  • Grease well.
  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and water.
  • Beat well and add pumpkin.
  • With a spoon, add dry ingredients and pecans. Fill jars half full.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
  • When done, remove one at a time from oven.
  • Put scalded lid on and seal.