1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. pecans
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce

Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg beat until mixed. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce ending with flour mixture.

Add dates, raisins and nuts. Mix well and pour into 8 x 10 or 9 x 9 inch pan. Recipe can be doubled. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.