Ingredients
½ c. butter
1 ½ c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. chopped dates
1 large egg or 2 small
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ½ c. flour (whole wheat is delicious)
1 ½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter, applesauce, and dates. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm, add egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices. Add to first mixture. Beat until blended. Stir in nuts. Bake in a well-greased and lightly floured loaf pan for 1 hour. (Test after 45 minutes.)
