1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. thick applesauce
1/2 to 1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees 50 to 55 minutes.