2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. butter
3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. water or orange juice
1/2 c. chopped nuts

In a three-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water, raisins and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring until the butter melts. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature, but do not refrigerate. Stir together the flour, soda and spices. Add these gradually to the cooled mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in water and nuts. Pour batter into four greased and floured small foil pans (3 1/2 x 6 inches). Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Store tightly wrapped. Keeps well up to two weeks at room temperature.