Cook raisins and water and the juice of the guava fruit together until tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the shortening to the hot raisins. Stir well, and add applesauce, vanilla, sugar, guava fruit. Make sure this is all blended well.
Beat the eggs in a small bowl and add to the raisin mixture.
In a mixing bowl, sir together the flour, spices, salt, soda and nuts. Add the raisin mixture and put in a 9x13 pan sprayed with fat free cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Submitted by: eric