1 c. dried apricots
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
4 eggs
1 c. seedless raisins
1/3 c. candied cherries
1/3 c. candied orange peel
1/3 c. candied citron
1/4 c. chopped, blanched almonds
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Boil apricots 1 minute; drain and slice. Cream sugar with shortening. Add eggs beaten until thick and light, then combine with the fruits and almonds.