2/3 c. vegetable shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can applesauce
1 c. pumpkin
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
1/2 c. nutmeg
1 (6 oz.) can apple juice
1/2 c. walnuts or pecans

Grease 2 loaf pans. In large bowl, beat shortening and sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Fold in applesauce and pumpkin. Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices. Stir into pumpkin mixture, alternating with apple juice; fold in nuts. Divide between two pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour until tester comes out clean.