Almond Pastry Fingers

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

2 1/2 cups chopped almonds

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling: 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

vegetable oil for frying 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

Syrup: 5 cups sugar

3 cups water

4 inches by 3 inches. Place on each strip

1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling. Roll lengthwise to make finger strips. Use fork to seal finger strips. Fry in vegetable oil and drain on absorbent paper. Dip in cool syrup while hot. Do not cover, so they will stay crisp.