1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. ground or grated apples
2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. broken pecan pieces
1 1/2 tbsp. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and apples. Sift dry ingredients together. Mix with sugar mixture. Add pecans. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into greased 10 x 6 x 3 inch loaf pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Makes 1 loaf.