1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener or 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. finely sliced dates or raisins
1 1/2 c. diabetic applesauce
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream butter, egg and applesauce. Add liquid sweetener and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture. Beat until well blended. Turn into loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.