Recipe courtesy of Bierwagen's Happy Apple Kitchen They are open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 3:45 p.m., but if you come early at 9:30 a.m. you can get a cup of coffee and a fresh slice of homemade pie. 18532 Hwy 174 Chicago Park, CA 95712 530-273-2822

In a large mixing bowl, stir together:

      4 cups of chopped raw apples
      2 cups sugar
      1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
      1 teaspoon salt
      2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Let stand while preparing a 9" x 12" loaf pan, greased and lined with heavy wax paper, greased and floured.

Now add:

      2 eggs, well beaten
      1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
      2 cups flour
      2 teaspoons baking soda

Stir to mix well.

Bake at 350° for 35 - 40 minutes.

When done, allow to stand about 5 minutes then turn out onto a plate.

Frosting on cooled cake (if desired) --

      1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
      1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, and
      enough cream, or milk, to make the right consistency to spread.