1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates
1/2 c. peeled and chopped apples
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Sift flour and baking soda together. Set aside. Over medium high heat, bring water, dates, apple and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir until melted. Add eggs, vanilla, oatmeal, walnuts and flour; mix. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven.