1 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped dates 1/2 c. chopped apples 1 c. water 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 2 well beaten eggs 2 tsp. artificial sweetener (such as sweet n low) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. flour 3/4 c. chopped nuts Boil raisins, dates, and apples in water for 3 minutes. …