3.5 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp Ground cloves
3 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Allspice
2 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking soda
Sift above items together
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs beaten
2 cups applesauce
2 apples peeled, cored and diced
4 T chopped pecans
2 T real maple syrup
Preparation
Serves 8
Cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs mix well, Add applesauce, apples, pecans and syrup Add the sifted dry items and fold in just enough to blend. Pour in two 8 or 10 inch round greased pans bake 50-60 minutes at 325/350.