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Ingredients
1 lb. Raisins1 1/3 c. Water
1 1/2 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Shortening
2 1/2 c. Flour
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Cloves, ground
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg, ground
1/2 Tsp. Allspice
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1 Tsp. Baking powder
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 c. Chopped walnuts
1 lb. Holiday fruit
2 Eggs
Directions
1. In a medium sized saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins and water, andbring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. (Note, you may substitute 3/4 cup light brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar; you may also substitute 1 cup of water and 1/3 cup light rum). 2. Meanwhile, while the raisin mixture is boiling, add 1/4 cup shortening. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, spices, soda and powder. Mix
well, and add the holiday fruit and nuts. 4. In a small bowl, beat the eggs well. When the raisin mixture has boiled
for 5 minutes, QUICKLY add the egg mixture to the raisin mixture and then QUICKLY add all to the flour mixture and blend well. 5. Pour into a lightly greased tube pan and bake at 300F for 1 1/2 hours.
6. Cool completely.
Source: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY Typed for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY
