Applesauce Treasure Loaf Recipe

• 1 c. Shortening, soft
• 1 1/2 c. Brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4 x Large eggs
• 2 1/2 c. Sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp Soda
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp Cloves
• 3/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 c. Sweetened canned applesauce
• 1 1/2 c. Quaker Oats, uncooked (quick or possibly old-fashioned)
• 1 c. Raisins
• 1 c. Pitted dates cut in small pcs
• 1 c. Candied red cherries cut in small pcs
• 1 c. Minced nutmeats

Directions