1 c Raisins 4 c White flour
2 c Water 1/2 ts Cinnamon
2 c Sugar 1 1/2 ts Allspice
2/3 c Shortening 1 ts Cloves
1 ts Baking soda 1 c Mixed fruit
2 ts Baking powder 1 c Currants
In a pot, combine the first four ingredients. Bring to a boil & simmer for
1 minute. Set aside to cool.
Sift together dry ingredients. Make a well in the centre & fold in the
boiled ingredients. Mix well. Bake at 300F for 60 minutes. Test to see
if done all the way through. If not, return to oven for a few more
minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Yields
1 servings