Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 cup shortening
2-2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups applesauce
2/3 cup water
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour -- sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
2/3 cup chopped nuts -- optional
Cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a
time, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the applesauce and
water; set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon
and cloves. Blend the dry ingredients into the applesauce mixture.
Fold in the nuts. Fill each jar 1/2 full and place on a cookie
sheet.
Bake in preheated 325° oven for 35-45 minutes or until a cake tester
comes out clean.
