1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped unpeeled apples
1 c. walnuts
1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

In a small saucepan cover raisins with water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat together shortening and brown sugar; beat in egg and milk. Stir together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add to shortening mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in nuts, apples and drained raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove to wire cooling rack.