2 large unpeeled baking apples cored and quartered
1 large orange, unpeeled quartered
1 1/2 cups raisins
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1 cup walnuts chopped
preparation:

In blender or food processor, process apples, oranges and raisins until finely chopped, set aside. In a large mixing 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 3 greased 8" X 4" loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees doe 50 55 minutes. or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely

Recipe submitted by Thunderbird