Cooking Our Way

2 c. chopped suet
3 c. flour
1 c. chopped apple
½ t. salt
2 c. seedless raisins
1 t. soda
1 c. currants
2 t. cinnamon
1 c. light molasses
½ t. cloves
1 c. cold water
½ t. allspice

Combine suet, fruits, molasses, and water.  Add sifted dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fill greased mold two-thirds full; cover tightly and steam 3 hours.  Serve hot with hard sauce. Serves 8 to 10.  To cook by steam use large or small pressure cooker, deep-well cooker, double boiler, or a steamer made by fitting a rack in a kettle fitted with a tight cover.  A small amount of boiling waiter is used, more water being added during the steaming process if necessary.