Prune Bread
["2 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted prunes, chopped", "4 c. water", "2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. lard", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "4 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "3 eggs, beaten"]
["Combine prunes and water in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.", "Drain prunes, reserving 2 cups liquid. Combine prunes, reserved liquid, sugar, lard, spices and salt in a large saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until lard melts.", "Remove from heat and let cool."]
["prunes", "water", "sugar", "lard", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "ground cloves", "flour", "baking soda", "eggs"]