Inexpensive Fruitcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 c. cut up dates
2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. boiling water
5 Tbsp. shortening
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer gently for 20 minutes the raisins, dates, sugar, water and shortening.
Cool.
Sift together and stir in dry ingredients. Mix in nuts.
Pour into 2 loaf pans.
Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours in a 350\u00b0 oven.