2 c. white sugar
1 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 lb. gum drops, cut up (I like the spiced ones)
1 1/2 c. broken nutmeats (any kind)
4 c. flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix in order given. Makes 3 medium loaves or 1 large angel food cake pan. Bake 325 degrees 1 hour. Better if aged for a while.