Inexpensive Fruitcake
["1 1/2 c. seedless raisins", "1 1/2 c. cut up dates", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. boiling water", "5 Tbsp. shortening", "3 c. sifted Gold Medal flour", "1 tsp. soda", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. nuts, chopped"]
["Heat oven to 325\u00b0.", "Simmer gently for 20 minutes the raisins, dates, sugar, water and shortening.", "Cool.", "Sift together and stir in dry ingredients.", "Mix in nuts.", "Pour into two well-greased and floured loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch).", "Bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours."]
["raisins", "dates", "sugar", "boiling water", "shortening", "flour", "soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "salt", "nuts"]