Apple Cake in a Jar

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Apple Cake in a Jar

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruits Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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GWEN HUBBARD CMGD13A
1 tsp CINNAMON
2/3 c SHORTNING
3 c APPLES -- grated
1 1/2 tsp SALT
2 tsp BAKING SODA
2 2/3 c SUGAR
2/3 c RAISINS
3 c FLOUR
1/2 tsp BAKING POWDER
4 ea EGGS
2/3 c CHOPPED NUTS
2/3 c WATER

MIX THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN THE ORDER GIVEN.
STERILIZE 7 TO 9 WIDE MOUTH PINT JARS AND LIDS.
GREASE THEM WITH SHORTNING. FILL THE JARS HALF FULL AND BAKE ON THE MIDDLE
WIRE
WIRE RACK IN THE OVEN.
BAKE FOR 45 MINUTES AT 325 DEGREES. AS SOON AS THE CAKE IS DONE, REMOVE THE
BOTT
LES FROM THE OVEN ONE AT A TIME. WIPE THE RIM OF THE BOTTLE CLEAN WITH CLOTH
AND
PUT ON THE HOT STERILIZED LIDS.
SCREW DOWN THE BANDS AND LET COOL. IMPORTANT-- DO NOT USE SMALL MOUTH JARS. DO
NOT ADD ANY OTHER INGREDIENTS. AS THE CAKE COOLS IN THE SEALED JAR, IT WILL
PULL
AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF THE JAR AND COME OUT EASILY WHEN READY TO SERVE. SLICE
AND SERVE WITH LEMON SAUCE. LEMON SAUCE 2 TBLS.
CORNSTARCH 2 TBLS. BUTTER 1/2 CUP SUGAR 4 1/2 TSP. FINELY
GRATED
LEMON RIND PINCH OF SALT 2 TBLS LEMON JUICE
1 CUP BOILING WATER IN A PAN, THOROUGHLY STIR TOGETHER THE CORN STARCH, SUGAR,
A
ND SALT. GRADUALLY STIR IN THE BOILING WATER, STIRRING CONSTANTLY TO KEEP IT
SMO
OTH. CONTINUE STIRRING AND COOK OVER MODERATE HEAT UNTIL BOILING.
BOIL GENTLY FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM HEAT, ADD BUTTER, LEMON RIND AND
JUICE. STIR THOROUGHLY.
SERVE HOT OVER APPLE CAKE IN A JAR. MAKES ABOUT 1 1/4 CUPS. THIS SAUCE IS
THICKE
R AND MORE TART THAN THE USUAL LEMON SAUCE.

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