Ingredients:
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
Cream butter and sugar till light, beat in egg.
Stir in flour, soda, spices, and salt.
Beat in applesauce, then raisins and nuts.
Pour into greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
Bake 350 for 1 hour.
Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove from pan, may sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes one loaf.