2 lbs. gum drops, cut into sm. pieces
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. sweetened applesauce
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 lb. white raisins
1 1/2 c. nutmeats
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. water
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour

Cream the butter, add sugar and mix. Add 2 cups flour, spices, eggs and soda. Sift 2 cups flour over gum drops and fruit and add to mixture. Bake 2 hours in a large pan, at 350 degrees.