2 lg Unpeeled baking apples,
-cored and quartered
1 lg Orange, unpeeled, quartered
1 1/2 c Raisins
2/3 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
4 lg Eggs
1 ts Lemon extract
4 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
2/3 c Orange juice
1 c Walnuts, chopped
In blender or food processor, process apples, oranges and raisins until
finely chopped, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and
sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat
until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to
creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in fruit mixture and
nuts. Pour into 3 greased 8″ X 4″ loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees doe 50-55
minutes. or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool
in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Yields
36 Servings
