Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. stir in nuts. sprinkle dates with soda and pour boiling water over them just enough to cover them and set aside. in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. add egg and beat thoroughly. stir in flour and nuts. add date mixture and stir to blend well. turn into a buttered 8-inch square pan. bake 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven until center comes out clean. serve with whipped cream or ice cream if you want.

Target recipe: combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl. cut in butter or mrgarine with a pastry cutter until like cornmeal; set aside. grease n 8x8" glass pan and slice in 6 (or less) apples. spread flour mixture evenly over fruit. pour water evenly over all and do not stir. bake at 375°f for 1 hour, or until crust is browned. serves 9. this recipe can be adapted for diabetics by replacing the sugar with artificial sweetener (i. e. splenda). note: for a 9x13" pan, make 1 1/2 times the recipe. serves 12-15. instead of apples, use pears, peaches, raspberries or blackberries. serve with milk, cream, or ice cream and enjoy.