Civil War Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium apples
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
2 c. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. ground cloves
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients.
Cook, bringing to a boil for 5 minutes.
Cool.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Stir in nuts.
Add apple mixture, stirring to blend only.
Pour into greased and floured tube pan or 2 loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour or until done at 350\u00b0.