RAISIN FILLING

1½ cups seedless raisins, chopped

¾ cup water

¼ cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon cloves

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

½ teaspoon grated lemon rind

Grind raisins in food chopper twice, using coarsest blade. Add water, molasses, cornstarch, and spices. Mix well. Cook until mixture is thick and clear, stirring constantly. Stir in butter or margarine and lemon rind. Spread between two 9-inch layers or on tops of two 8-inch layer cakes.