2 lbs. gum drops, cut sm. (no black ones)
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 lg. white raisins
1 tsp. baking soda (dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar; add 2 cups flour, spices, eggs, soda and applesauce. Sift 2 cups flour over raisins, gum drops, and nuts; mix well. Add to creamed mixture. Pour into large tube pan which has been greased and floured. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees. Let cool and put in airtight container. Let ripen for 2 weeks.