Apple Cake

1 cup shortening (margarine)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp backing soda (mixed with buttermilk)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups sliced apples

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup nuts
1 tsp cinnamon

Mix all together stuff and add 2 cups sliced apples. Stir topping together, sprinkle over cake and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.


**Yield: 9x13 pan

Chunky Applesauce

8 - 10 large tart apples, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 - 1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine apples, sugar, water and cinnamon in a slow cooker; stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until apples are tender.

**Yield: 5 cups

Crisp Fruit Salad

1 medium Golden Delicious apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup honey

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add honey; mix well. Serve immediately.

**Yield: 6 servings