Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           chopped dates
     1/2  cup           finely chopped peeled
                        apple
     1/2  cup           raisins
     1/2  cup           water
   1      cup           plus 1 tablespoon
                        all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
   2                    eggs
   1      teaspoon      liquid sweetener

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to a boil; simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt if desired. Stir into apple mixture and mix well. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.