Moist, Sugarless Apple Cookies

3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon liquid sweetener

In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, if desired. Stir into apple mixture and mix well. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter.

Drop by tablespoonsful onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Yields 2 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared w/o added salt) equals: 54 calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 18 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 1 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit