Date Squares(Diabetic) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. water
1 c. chopped dates
1 stick margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
18 packets Equal to equal 3/4 c.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped prunes
1/2 c. raisins
2 eggs
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine water, dates, prunes and raisins. Boil 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add margarine and cool.
Mix eggs and vanilla; add to fruit mixture. Add flour, soda, sugar and spices. Mix well.
Spread in greased pan; sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until done.