2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. thick applesauce
3/4 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. nuts
3/4 c. strawberry preserves
1/2 c. citron preserves
1/2 c. blackberry jam

Sift first 6 dry ingredients together several times. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and eggs; beat well and add applesauce, dates and nuts. Add dry mixture and beat for 2-3 minutes; mix in preserves. Pour mixture into two 9 inch greased and floured pans and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.