1/3 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. molasses
1 c. applesauce
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
1 jar maraschino cherries

Combine sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Add molasses and applesauce, then flour to which salt, soda and spices have been added. Then add fruit and nuts. Bake 1 1/4 hours at 325 degrees. (Note: may use sweetened or unsweetened applesauce.) Bake in a loaf pan.