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Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates, chopped
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 c. nuts
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Combine dates, raisins, soda and boiling water and mix together.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients to date and raisin mixture, mixing all ingredients together.
  • Bake in seven greased, unridged cans the size cranberry sauce comes in.
  • Fill the cans 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Can also use greased bread pans instead of the cans.