Directions

1. 1. Combine the raisins and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for one minute; remove from heat and drain. Add the applesauce to the raisins and let stand, covered, for at least 10 minutes.
2. 2. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves together into a small bowl and set aside.
3. 3. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. 4. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce mixture, into the creamed butter, beating well after each addition. Stir in the walnuts.
5. 5. Trannsfer the mixture into a greased and wax-paper lined 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for one hour or until a cake tester or wooden pick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the loaf.
6. 6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to finish cooling.