2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
3/4 c. Mazola oil
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook raisins in 1 cup water until water is absorbed. Mix applesauce, eggs and oil. Mix well. Add rest of ingredients including raisins. Mix well and bake in a well-greased loaf pan for 1 hour. Remove from pan and cool on rack.