Ingredients

  • 3 cups applesauce, heated
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup cherries
  • 2 tablespoons mincemeat
  • 2 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey

Method

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and all-spice. Add the nuts to coat with flour. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, soak raisins in Jack Daniels. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the Crisco; slowly add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
  • To the heated applesauce, now add 3 teaspoons baking soda -- stir -- add to creamed mixture. Beat with mixer on medium until blended.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Slowly add the dry flour, spice, and nut mixture, blending well.
  • Add the soaked raisins, mincemeat, and cherries. Stirl to incorporate all ingredients.
  • Pour batter into greaqsed and floured tube pan.
  • Bake in preheated 300 degreen oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Ovens vary so please begin to check after 55 minutes. Note: The thickness of your pan also influences the baking time.