Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1 1/4 cups freshly ground soft wheat flour or 1 1/4 cups oat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups diced peeled tart apples
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in apples and nuts if desired.
  • Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.