1 c. sugar
1/2 lb. raisins
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2-3/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. flour (sifted)

Boil sugar, raisins, water, salt and butter for 5-8 minutes. Allow to cool. Add soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and flour. Pour into loaf pan. Bake in 300 degree oven for about 1 hour. You may substitute currants for the raisins.