Ingredients
1cupbutter
2cupswhite sugar
2eggs,beaten
4cupsall-purpose flour
1tspground cinnamon
¼tspground cloves
¼tspground nutmeg
¼tspsalt
1½cupsapplesauce
1tspbaking soda
1tbspwater,hot
1tspvanilla extract
16ozgumdrops,no black ones
3cupsraisins
1cuppecans,chopped
1tbspbutter
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two 9×5-inch loaf pans or a 1-inch tube pan with greased parchment or heavy paper.
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
Cut the gumdrops in fourths.
Fry the pecans in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
Mix pecans, raisins, and gumdrops together, then roll them in ¾ cup of the flour mixture.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and white sugar. Mix in the beaten eggs, then the flour and spice mixture alternately with the applesauce.
Dissolve the soda in hot water, then stir them into the batter. Stir in the vanilla, nuts, gumdrops, and raisins.
Bake for 2 hours. The baking time for the tube pan should be about 30 to 40 minutes longer. Test about 10 minutes before a long time.
Allow to cool, serve, and enjoy!
