1.) cream shortening and sugar until light. add eggs and mix well. stir in apples and vanilla. sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. add to creamed mixture. fold in candied fruit, raisins and pecans. turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. bake at 325 degrees f. about 1 hour, until bread tests done. cool and drizzle with lemon glaze. |