Instructions: Grease and flour a tube pan and set aside. Combine applesauce, shortening and sugar together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl, adding flour, soda, salt and spices and stir together. Fold in cooked mixture until well moistened. Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours or until done.

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.

Yield:1 fruitcake

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