1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. grated, peeled raw apples
Cinnamon
2/3 c. sugar
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs beating until smooth. Sift flour; measure and sift twice again with baking powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with flavoring and chopped apple. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into greased 7 1/2x2 3/4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. For added sweetness, sprinkle top of loaf with mixture of 1 1/2 tablespoon additional sugar and 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon before baking.