PART I:

2 c. applesauce
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
2 beaten eggs

Mix first 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Add eggs when cool.

PART II:

2 c. gumdrops (no licorice ones)
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. dates
2 c. broken walnuts
1 c. flour

Mix together.

PART III:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix, sift and pour into Part I alternating with Part II. Bake in 2 loaf pans or a tube pan at 300 degrees for 2 hours.