1 1/2 c. lg., seeded raisins
1 1/2 c. dates, cut
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
5 tbsp. shortening
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Place raisins, dates, sugar, water and shortening in sauce pan. Simmer 20 minutes. Cool. Sift other ingredients. Add to water mixture. Add nuts with a little flour. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.