Poor Man'S Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. raisins
3 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 scant c. shortening
fruit mix
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 beaten eggs
dates (if desired)

Preparation

Boil together 20 minutes and cool.
Add flour (sifted with soda and salt) and eggs.
Add fruit mix and dates if desired. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.