1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 3/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk
2 med. apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
Crumble topping (recipe follows)

In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, beating until combined. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; beat until combined. Spoon half of batter into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Top with apples. Spread with remaining batter. Prepare topping. Sprinkle over batter. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Cool in pan. Makes 15 servings.

CRUMBLE TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.