Apple Cake In a Jar

2/3 c. shortening

2 2/3 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

3 c. flour

2/3 c. water

3 c. grated -- peeled apple

2/3 c. chopped nuts

Grease 8 wide mouth pint jars. Fill them 1/2 full with mixture of all ingredients and bake on wire rack of oven for 45 minutes at 325 degrees. As soon as cake is done, take one out at a time and put on hot lid. Screw band down after wiping rim. Important: Do not add any other ingredients. Good for Christmas gifts.