1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine in a saucepan raisins, sugar, water, shortening, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Boil 5 minutes. Stir often. Be sure to cool - then add: 2 cups sifted flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add to boiled mix. Bake in moderate oven 50-60 minutes.