Instructions: Hard Sauce Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Combine shortening, sugar, and eggs; beat until smooth and light. Stir in apples and raisins.

Add flour mixture; mix well. Spoon into well-greased 1-1/2 quart pudding mold, filling 2/3 cup full. Cover tightly. Set on rack in large kettle.

Add enough boiling water to reach halfway up the mold. Cover kettle; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently for 2 hours. Remove mold to cake rack; let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edges; invert on serving dish. Serve with hard sauce and fresh cranberry sauce.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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