2 eggs
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 sm. unpeeled orange, cut into pieces & seeded
1 c. pitted chopped dates
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Place eggs, butter, sugar, orange pieces and dates in blender or food processor. Cover and process with on, off motions until finely chopped. Remove to a large mixing bowl. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to orange mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into greased 9"x5"x3" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until bread tests done. If bread begins to darken, cover with foil during last few minutes of baking.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. sugar