Steamed Apple-Date Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. pkg. pitted dates
1/2 c. apple cider
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
4 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 large tart apple
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Peel and chop apple.
Set aside.
In blender or food processor, mix dates and apple cider until smooth.
Set aside. Grease and set aside a 2 1/2-quart baking pan, heatproof bowl or mold.
Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar.
Beat until light.
Add and beat in the eggs, then dry ingredients.
Add date mixture. Beat one minute.
Fold in chopped apple and nuts.
Spoon into prepared pan, bowl or mold.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Steam 2 1/2 to 3 hours, following standard procedure for steamed pudding. Serve warm with sauce.