APPLE SAUCE CAKE-IN-A-JAR

Ingredients:

• 1 large can (24 oz) of apple sauce, or 3 cups of peeled, chopped apples.
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups flour (all purpose)
• 1 cup corn oil
• 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, pecans, etc
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup raisins, currants, or chopped dates

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Grease and flour 6 or 8 wide mouth PINT jars. Fill the jars about HALF full with cake batter. Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out dry. Remove the jars from the oven ONE at a time, wipe the rim, then cap with simmered canning lid and secure the ring. Cool the jars on a towel until they "ping" and seal. Store on a dark, cool shelf.

I went to the larder to check on my "Cake-in-a-jar" supply before writing this. I was amazed to find the date, May, 1999, written on the lid, and they are still looking good! It is time to bake more bottled cake. For a "different" taste I will delete ½ cup of applesauce and add ½ cup of brandy or rum to the cake batter. This should ensure it will keep for years. This cake will be spirit-filled!