Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. applesauce
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 lb. small spice gumdrops
  • 1/2 lb. raisins
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Method

  • Cream shortening.
  • Add sugar slowly. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
  • Cut gumdrops in small pieces.
  • Mix with raisins and nuts. Use a small portion of dry ingredients that you have mixed all together. Mix applesauce with water and add with the dry ingredients. Then mix real good.
  • Pour into loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 90 minutes.