1/2 c. shortening or oil or butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. applesauce
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. raisins
Sm. jar of cherries
1 c. mixed peels
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening, sugar, and applesauce in big bowl. Add all spices and mix. Sprinkle flour over raisins, jar of drained cherries, peels, and nuts; mix together. Add with first mixture and beat for 5 minutes. Pour into a large tube pan and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and then lower oven to 300 degrees. Make sure pan is greased and floured thoroughly. This lasts a month if stored and wrapped in foil for several weeks to a month.