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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 1/4 cups water |
2/3 cup shortening |
2/3 cup dates or 2/3 cup raisins |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons water |
2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
Directions:
1. In saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, dates or raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
2. Boil together for 3 minutes. Let cool.
3. Dissolve the baking soda and salt in a cup in 2 teaspoons water. Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
4. Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
5. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325° for 50 minutes.
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