1/2 c. fat
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda

Cream fat and sugar until light. Add applesauce, egg and vanilla; blend well. Sift salt, cinnamon, flour and baking soda together and add raisins and dates; beat well. Turn into wax paper lined loaf pan and bake 1 hour, in a moderate oven at 350 degrees.