Fresh Apple Bread
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. ground or grated apples", "2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. broken pecan pieces", "1 1/2 tsp. buttermilk", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Cream 1 cup sugar and shortening; add eggs and apples.", "Sift dry ingredients.", "Mix with sugar mixture.", "Add pecans.", "Stir in buttermilk and vanilla.", "Pour into greased 10 x 6 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top.", "Bake 1 hour at 350\u00b0.", "Yield:", "1 loaf."]
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