Sift together:

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 5 TBS sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cloves

Mix together 2 eggs (beaten) and 3/4 cup molasses.

Stir into flour mixture: the molasses mixture and 1/4 cup melted shortening

Add following fruit (first floured):

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 cups dates (chopped)
  • 1 cup mixed fruits (chopped)

Stir in 1/4 cup cider, fruit juice or rich milk.

Makes 12-14 servings.

Master Ingredient List:

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 5 TBS sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup melted shortening
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 cups dates (chopped)
  • 1 cup mixed fruits (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cider, fruit juice or rich milk

Date Added: Nov 28, 2007