2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. white sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. grated carrots
2 1/2 grated potatoes
2 1/2 c. grated apples
2 1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 1/3 c. chopped dates
1 1/3 c. chopped nuts
1 3/4 c. melted butter or 1 1/3 c. suet, finely ground

Combine dry ingredients and sift together 3 times. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour into pudding molds or cans. Grease well and fill only 2/3 full. Cover cans with lid or foil secured with rubber bands. Place on rack in large kettle containing about 2 inches of water. Steam about 2 hours until light and dry. Serve with pudding sauce. Yield 25 servings.