2 c. sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
3 c. water
1/2 stick butter
Pinch salt
1 pkg. raisins
Pkg. dates
1/2 tsp. lemon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can crushed pineapple

Bring to a hard boil, covered, simmer. Add pineapple and flavor and thickening. Let cool. Put over top of cake top with Dream Whip.