Aunt Ada'S Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. hot unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. mixed fruits
1/2 c. cherries, halved

Preparation

Add first 4 ingredients.
Add applesauce, baking soda and boiling water.
Sift flour and sugar, then add slowly to warm mixture.
Add fruits and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.