1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
pinch salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. flour
2 c. chopped apples
1/2 c. nuts, optional

Cream well shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat. Sift together salt, soda, cinnamon and flour. Add nuts if desired and chopped apples.

Bake 35-40 minutes in a 350°F oven in a greased and floured 8x8 pan. Serve with whipped cream.