In a bowl, combine the apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 9x5x3" loaf pan. Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together. Bake at 300 F. for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a toothpic inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan. Serve warm.

favorite recipe came with the Peters when they moved from Holland 44 years ago. It is a favorite potluck dish.