Cheddar-Apple Bread

Cheddar - Apple Bread 

½ c. sugar                                

½ c. shortening

1 egg                                       
1 (#2) can apple pie filling
2½ c. sifted flour                       
1 t. salt
1 t. soda                                   
1 t. baking powder
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese     
½ c. chopped pecans

Cream sugar and shortening together in a bowl.  Add egg, mixing well.  Beat in pie filling.  Sift dry ingredients.  Add dry ingredietns, cheese and pecans to batter.  Bake at 350F for 1½ hours.