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["Sterilize 8 (12 ounce Ball Quilted Crystal - #14400-81400) canning jars, lids and rings by boiling for 10 min.", "Remove the jars and allow to air-dry and cold.", "Leave the lids and rings in the warm water till ready to use.", "Once the jars are cold sufficient to handle, grease them (use a pastry brush)", "with shortening (Don't use Pam or possibly Baker's Secret); set aside.", "Cream together the shortening and sugar.", "Beat in the Large eggs, one at a time, till the mix is light and fluffy.", "Add in the applesauce and water; set aside.", "In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking pwdr, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves.", "Blend dry ingredients into the applesauce mix.", "Mix in the nuts.", "Pour batter into the jars, filling them about 1/2 full.", "Place jars onto a cookie sheet or possibly they'll fall over.", "Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 35-40 min or possibly till a pick inserted deep into the center of each cake comes out clean.", "Remove jars from the oven, one-at-a-time (use HEAVY-DUTY MITTS, the jars ARE Warm!", "); place a lid, then a ring on top and screw down tightly.", "Place jars onto your counter top to cold.", "You'll know when the jars have sealed, you'll hear a ""plinking"" sound.", "If you missed the sound, test them by pressing down on the lids once the jars have cooled-they should not move at all.", "Store jars in a cold, dry place.", "They should keep for about a year.", "I've only been able to keep them for a few weeks, they do not last which long around here.", "They're wonderful for last minute gifts, especially for single friends."]
