Date Cake Squares

1 c Chopped dates
3/4 c Chopped pitted prunes
1/2 c Dark raisins
1 1/4 c Water
8 T Margarine, cut into pieces
2 ea Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1 c All-purpose flour
5 1/2 t Equal "Measure" OR 18 pk Equal sweetener
1 t Baking soda
1/4 t Salt
1/2 t Ground cinnamon
1/4 t Ground nutmeg
1/4 c Chopped walnuts

Combine dates, prunes, raisins, and water in medium saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until fruit is tender and water is absorbed about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add margarine, stirring until melted; cool. Mix eggs and vanilla into fruit mixture, mix in combined flour; Equal Measure, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Spread batter evenly in greased baking dish, 11x7x2, sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven until cake springs back when touched lightly, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack, cut into squares. Makes 24 squares.

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