2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. flour
2/3 c. water
3 c. grated — peeled apple
2/3 c. chopped nuts
Grease 8 wide mouth pint jars. Fill them 1/2 full with mixture of all ingredients and bake on wire rack of oven for 45 minutes at 325 degrees. As soon as cake is done, take one out at a time and put on hot lid. Screw band down after wiping rim. Important: Do not add any other ingredients. Good for Christmas gifts.