1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tbsp. buttermilk (or 1/2 tsp. vinegar in 1 1/2 tbsp. milk)
1 c. fresh apples, grated or ground
1/2 c. Nuts (to suit)

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and apple, then add milk mixture. Sift dry ingredients and add to above.

TOPPING:

3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Sprinkle on top. Bake in loaf pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Sweets from the sweetest - Ruby.