2 c. brown sugar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. shortening
1 lb. raisins

Boil above ingredients together for 5 minutes. When cold, add the following:

1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Pour in loaf pan and bake in moderate oven for 45 minutes.