1 1/2 lbs. fruit gum drops, cut & rolled in 1 c. flour
1 lb. white raisins
1 c. nuts
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. melted butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. sieved applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda in 1 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat eggs into sugar, melted butter, and applesauce. Add dry ingredients, nuts, raisins and gum drops. Bake in slow oven, 300 to 350 degrees for 2 to 3 hours. Makes 10 inch angel food (5 1/2 pounds) or 2 or 3 loaf pans.