1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. Crisco
5 tbsp. boiling water
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. diced unpeeled apples
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. raisins

Dissolve Crisco in boiling water. Add sugar. Mix soda and spices with flour. Add to Crisco. Mix and add apples, nuts and raisins. Bake in a greased and floured 8" square pan at 350 degrees 1 hour or longer. Serve with ice cream or frozen yogurt. This easy dessert can be made ahead and can be frozen. Serves 10 to 12.