2 c. apple sauce
1 c. raisins, dredge in flour
1 c. dates, diced
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 c. nuts
1/2 c. orange peel, optional
1/2 c. candied citron, optional
1 sm. bottle maraschino cherries, optional
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger, optional
2 tsp. baking powder

Mix apple sauce with sugar and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Add butter or shortening (melted). Mix good then add small amount of flour and spices. Then fruit and nuts; lastly the flour and baking powder. If too thick add a little water, but cherry juice should be enough. Bake in a moderate oven. Layers approximately 30 minutes. Loaf approximately 1 hour for best results use layers.