Ingredients
2 large tart apples, quartered1 large unpeeled orange, quartered1-1/2 cups raisins2/3 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup orange juice1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a blender or food processor, process apples, orange and raisins until finely chopped; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in fruit mixture and nuts.
Pour into three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
