1 c Brown sugar
1 c Water
1 c Raisins
2 Level tbsp. drippings
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 ts Soda
1/2 ts Ginger
1 ts Cinnamon
Cook together sugar, water, raisins, drippings and salt. Let cool. Sift together flour, soda, ginger and cinnamon. Stir into the cooled cooked mixture. Mix well. Bake 1 hour at 350F in a greased loaf pan. To make a delicious fruit cake add a cup of chopped dates, 1 cup mixed peel, 1/2 cup nuts or drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.Source: Heritage Recipes ch. —–