Crunchy Applesauce Bars

1 Cup sugar
1 Cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 Cup shortening
2 Cups flour
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 Teaspoons cinnamon
1 Teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon cloves
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup raisins
1/4 Cup chopped nuts
1 Teaspoon vanilla

- Combine sugar and applesauce; blend in melted shortening. Sift together flour baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; add to applesauce mixture. Stir in raisins, nuts and vanilla. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle on the following topping:

2/3 Cups crushed corn flake cereal
1/4 Cups sugar
1/4 Cup chopped nuts
2 Tablespoons butter

- Combine crushed corn flakes, sugar and nuts; cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press into batter. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. cool and cut into bars.