4 c. peeled, chopped apples
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Combine apples, pecans, and sugar and mix well. Let stand 1 hour, stirring often. This will make a liquid - but do not drain. Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl. Add apple mixture, stirring well. Stir in butter, vanilla and eggs. Spoon the batter into 2 greased and floured 1 pound loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Yield: 2 loaves.