Grandma's Civil War Rebel Fruitcake
Passed from generation to generation since the 1860’s…
In one large sauce pan combine:
3 medium apples,
peeled and diced
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar (I recommend
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons lard or shortening
Over medium heat, cook ingredients, stirring frequently,
for 10 minutes; set aside to cool…
In large mixing bowl stir together:
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Add cooled cooked apple mix into flour mixture.
Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts and stir all ingredients together well.
Grease tube type cake pan.
Bake for 1 hour or until
done.
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