Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F.

Pour boiling water over apples and raisins. Top with oil and let stand 10 minutes. Add honey and spices (including salt), then allow to cool.

Stir together the flour and baking soda, add walnuts, and combine with the other ingredients. Pour into well-greased tube pan (or 8" x 8" pan or two 4" x 8" loaf pans).

Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

CARROT FRUITCAKE

Replace apples with 1 1/2 cups grated carrots. Use 1 1/2 cups raisins and 2 1/4 cups boiling water. Cook the carrots and raisins in the water 10 minutes; than add oil, honey, salt, and spices and allow to cool. Proceed as above, beginning where the dry ingredients are sifted together.

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