Bread In A Jar

Ingredients:
2/3 C. shortening
2 3/4 C. sugar
4 eggs
2 C. canned pumpkin *
2/3 C. water
3 1/3 C. flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt
2/3 C. chopped nuts (optional)

*You can substitute pumpkin for: 2 cups shredded apples, 1 bag whole fresh cranberries, 2 cups mashed bananas, 2 cups shredded zuccini or 2 cups fresh peaches..

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, pumpkin* and water. Sift flour baking powder, baking soda and spices together. Stir in nuts. Pour into 8 greased, wide-mouth pint, canning jars. Only fill 1/2 full!! Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. When done, remove one at a time, wipe sealing edge with paper towel. place lid and ring on and screw tight. the heat will seal the jar tight.

The bread will keep for one year…and is wonderful..