2 1/2 c. grated apple, peeled and cored
2 c. raisins
3 tbsp. oil
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. honey
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour 1 1/2 cup boiling water over apple and raisins. Top with oil and let stand 10 minutes. Add honey and spices, including salt, then allow to cool. Sift together flour and soda, add walnuts. Combine with other ingredients. Pour into well-greased tube pan (or 8x8 inch pan or two 4x8 inch loaf pans). Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.