3 1/2 c. tart apples, chopped
1 c. melted butter
2 eggs
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg
1 c. chopped walnuts

Can also add dates, raisins, currants, and/or candied fruit. Mix by hand: Combine sugar with apples, let stand. Stir a little of the dry mixture into the nuts. Add melted butter and apple mixture; then beat in eggs.

Blend in dry ingredients and then nuts. Turn into well greased and floured tube pan. Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees. Cool 5 minutes and turn onto a plate.

GLAZE:

1 stick butter
2 tbsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Mix and use as directed.