1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 (25 oz) jar applesauce
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 c. walnuts

Mix together first 5 ingredients. Add hot applesauce; mix well. Mix flour, baking soda and salt. Add to applesauce mixture. Stir in walnuts.

Grease large tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees 1/2 hour; reduce heat to 300 degrees for about 1 hour, checking after 30 minutes.