2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. apple sauce (25 oz.)
2/3 c. sugar
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. nuts, chopped fine
2/3 c. raisins (optional)

Cream shortening and the 2 1/3 cups sugar. Beat in the eggs, apple sauce, and the rest of the sugar. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Blend flour mixture into applesauce mixture and add 2/3 cup nuts and raisins. Pour into well greased pint jars, filling 1/2 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove 1 jar at a time from oven. Wipe sealing edge clean. Put on lid and ring. Screw tight. Store as you would regular canned goods. Makes a nice gift to hand a friend anytime.