1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg (optional)
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 1/2 c. apples, diced
2 tbsp. hot water

Mix ingredients as usual. Put in a greased 9 inch pie pan or double for large cake pan. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

BROILED CINNAMON CRUNCH TOPPING:

3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. flour
1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. milk or cream

Mix all together, spread on baked cake and place 3 inches under broiler about 5 minutes until golden brown.