Yule Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. mace
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. molasses
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp. grated orange peel
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. grated carrots
• 1/2 c. peeled, chopped apples
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. currants
• 1/2 c. nuts