1 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
2 c. applesauce
2/3 c. water
4 eggs
3 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 7 wide mouth pint jars with nonstick cooking spray. Cream shortening and sugar in mixer bowl. Stir in applesauce, water and eggs. Add mixture of flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices; mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Fill prepared jars 2/3 full. Place on middle oven rack, leaving 6 inches between jars. Bake exactly 45 minutes. Remove jars from oven 1 at a time and seal quickly with 2 piece lids, pressing bread down if necessary. Cool. Yields 7 loaves.