Gumdrop Fruitcake

Name: Gumdrop Fruitcake
Ingredients: 2 c. thick applesauce; 1 1/2 c. honey; 1 c. shortening; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 lb. gumdrops (no green or black); 2 pkg. raisins; 1 c. chopped nuts

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. thick applesauce
1 1/2 c. honey
1 c. shortening
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 lb. gumdrops (no green or black)
2 pkg. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Quarter the gumdrops and the raisins and set them aside. Cream together honey, shortening, spices and salt.
2

Add the applesauce and mix well.
3

Sift in the flour and add the soda, again mixing well.
4

(This makes a rather stiff batter.)
5

Add gumdrops, raisins and nuts.
6

Bake in cake pan with greased paper in bottom for about two hours in a slow oven.