1 c. brown sugar
2 1/4 c. water
1 c. seedless raisins
2 oz. citron, cut fine
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
5 tsp. Royal baking powder

Boil sugar, water, fruit, shortening, salt and spices together in saucepan for 3 minutes; when cool, add flour and baking powder which have been sifted together, mix well. Bake in greased loaf pan in moderate oven about 45 minutes.