2 c. raisins
3/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 jar assorted fruits and candied fruit peels
1 c. nuts
2 c. water
3 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. cloves

Combine raisins, water and shortening in saucepan and cook for 5 minutes. Boil rapidly but don't burn. Set aside.

Sift flour with baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add to raisin mixture which has cooled. Stir in jar of assorted fruits and candied peels. Nuts may be added. Turn into a greased and floured tube or loaf pan and bake for 2 hours at 275 degrees.