1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts
4 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. sifted flour
5 c. chopped apples
2 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients; add eggs, Crisco, and water. Beat 2 minutes, fold in apples and nuts.

Bake in 9 x 13 greased pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.