2/3 c. shortening or butter
4 eggs
2 2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. flour
2/3 c. water
3 c. grated, peeled apple
2/3 c. raisins
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Grease 8 wide mouth pint jars. Fill them 1/2 full and bake on wire rack of oven at 325 degrees. As soon as cake is done, take out of oven, one at a time. Put on hot lid after wiping rim and screw band on. - Important! Do not add any other ingredients. Bake for 25-30 minutes.