I have very fond memories of this each Christmas! (this recipe is tripled)
9 c flour
3 tsp baking soda
3 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
3 c shortening
3 c brown sugar
6 eggs- well beaten
6 c raisins
3 lbs gumdrops
(extra flour)
Cut gumdrops (not spicedrops) into quarters and coat with flour to keep from sticking.
Sift together four, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Beat together until smooth shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and applesauce. Stir in raisins and gumdrops.
Bake 275 in small loaf pans for approx 1 hour.
