Ingredients

3/4

cup sugar

1/2

cup vegetable oil

1

egg

1

cup shredded peeled apple (about 1 medium)

1 1/2

cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

3/4

cup chopped walnuts

1/2

cup dried cranberries

1

tablespoon sugar

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening.

In large bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar, the oil and egg. Stir in apple, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in walnuts and cranberries. Pour batter into pan. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours, before slicing.