1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 tbsp. Spry or other shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour (don't sift)
1 egg
1/2 c. nuts

Put water and raisins in large pan; boil for 5 minutes (cool). While still warm, add all other ingredients. Mix together well. Add nuts last. Grease cans fully to top. Half fill them.

Bake until well brown in 350°F oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Cool for short time. While still warm, tip out of can on wax paper. (Use 3 or 4 No. 2 cans, vegetable or fruit.)