1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. chopped apples
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add apples and nuts. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended, pour into a bread pan.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon