Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: stir dates, pecans, and soda into hot water; set aside to cool. cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer.add egg, and beat well. combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with fruit-nut mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.stir in vanilla. pour batter into 2 greased and floured 28-ounce fruit cans. bake at 350f for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. cool in cans 10 minutes; remove and let cool on wire racks.

Target recipe: combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. stir in nuts, raisins and orange peel. combine beaten egg, orange juice and oil. pour into flour mixture. mix only until flour is dampened and fruits and nuts are well distributed. turn into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. bake in 350 degree oven 40 minutes until cake tester comes out clean. let cool in pan 10 minutes, turn out of pan and cool completely on rack. wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing. diabetic- 1 slice, 1/2 inch thick, 1 starchy choice, 1/2 fats and oils choice.