2 c. gumdrops, cut up (omit black ones)
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
15 oz. pkg. raisins (or less)
3 1/2 c. flour
2 sticks butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. applesauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Line 2 loaf pans, 9x5x2 inches with waxed paper. In a bowl, combine gumdrops, nuts, and raisins with 1/2 cup flour. Toss to coat. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in gumdrop mixture.

Divide equally into pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Cool in pans. Remove paper, wrap in foil. Store in a cool place. Chill before slicing.

NOTE: Can be baked in a lined 4x10 inch tube pan for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.