1/2 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 c. canned applesauce
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. apple pie spice
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually beat in until light and fluffy; add applesauce. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture; fold in nuts. Pour into loaf pan 9 x 5 x 3 inch lined on bottom with greased wax paper. Bake in preheated slow oven 325 degrees for about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes; turn out on rack and peel off paper. Cool and frost as desired.