1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. jam
1 1/2 c. warm applesauce
4 c. flour (if plain add 4 tsp. baking soda)
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add applesauce, jam, sifted flour and spices. Beat well and add nuts. Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes at 300 degrees, slow oven.