1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 c. sifted flour
2 Granny Smith apples, cored
1/3 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. dark rum, brandy or sherry

Beat oil with egg until foamy. Stir in sugar, flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. Batter will be very stiff. Dice 1 1/2 apples and add to batter with nuts. Slice remaining half apple. Spoon batter into greased 9 inch pie plate. Arrange apple slices in swirl, pressing lightly into batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 1 (9 inch) pie.