Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups mincemeat
  • 1 cup raisins, chopped
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • In another bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
  • Combine dry ingredients and sugar mixture.
  • Add eggs.
  • Add mincemeat, raisins, applesauce and nuts.
  • Bake at 325° for 45 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.