Enjoy this recipe from Simple Joys of Christmas Cookbook.
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1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 t. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. nutmeg
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt
1 t. vanilla extract
1-1/2 c. golden raisins
1-1/2 lbs. spiced gumdrops
1/2 lb. chopped nuts
Cream together butter and sugar; add eggs and applesauce. Beat mixture well, set aside. Blend baking soda and hot water together; add to butter mixture. Sift together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla; fold in raisins, gumdrops and nuts. Divide mixture equally between 3 greased and floured 8"x4" loaf pans; bake at 250 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Makes 24 servings.