2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 c. flour
1 c. light raisins
1 c. dark raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. HOT applesauce
2 tsp. baking soda (put in HOT applesauce)

Melt shortening, add it to the sugar. Stir well. Mix in the hot applesauce and soda mixture. Then add the salt and spices to the flour and mix into the other ingredients. Last, add the raisins and nuts. Bake in 1 (9"x5") greased loaf pan for 1 1/2 hours or 2 smaller loaf pans for 1 hour or 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350 degrees until done.