1 c. brown sugar
1 c. water
1 c. dried fruit, cut up (fruit mix works fine)
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour

In a saucepan, mix together the first 6 ingredients. Stir over medium heat until butter melts. Set aside to cool.

When cooled, stir in soda, then eggs, then flour. Bake in a greased 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan at 350 degrees for about 1 hour, or until done. Cool on a rack.