3 c. applesauce
1 c. shortening or vegetable oil
2 c. sugar
1/2 pkg. citron fruit cake mix
1 lg. jar mincemeat
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
6 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Mix first 3 ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Combine dry ingredients and add to applesauce mixture. Mix well. Fold in mincemeat, nuts, citron, and pineapple. Line the bottom of six 9 x 5 loaf pans with wax paper. Fill them 1/2 full. Bake at 250 degrees in the center of the oven for 2 hours.