Moist Apple Bread/Muffins

I found this recipe on another website, and I thought it was so tasty. I especially like the nice addition of the cinnamon and sugar on top! I've made both a loaf and muffins out of this. The time shown is specific for the loaf. I think I baked the muffins for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick came out clean.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped
• 2  cups apples, diced (~1 1/2 medium-sized)
•  cinnamon
•  sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs.
3. Sift together baking powder, salt, flour, and baking soda. Add sugar/shortening mixture and blend.
4. Add apples, nuts, and vanilla.
5. Place in loaf pan.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top.
7. Bake for 1 hour.
8. Allow to cool slightly in pan before placing on a cooling rack.