1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 1/2 c. flour (save 1/2 c. to dust fruit)
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. glaced cherries
1 lb. fruit mix
1 c. nuts
4 slices glaced pineapple

Mix in order given. Dust fruit with flour. Bake in low oven about 20 minutes. Dates and raisins may be added if you like.