1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
2 c. flour
1/2 c. white sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 baking soda
1/3 c. finely cut dates
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x5x3 loaf pan. Drain pineapple very well. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda together in a large bowl.

Add dates and walnuts, mix well. Add egg, pineapple, butter and vanilla. With wooden spoon, stir until just blended. Turn into pan. Bake 1 hour or until cake tester (I use toothpick) comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove and completely cool on wire rack.

Slice thinly when serving. Good with butter or softened cream cheese. Slices better if at least one day old.