DIABETIC FRUIT COOKIES

1 c. water 1 c. dates, chopped 1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped 3/4 c. raisins 1/2 c. margarine 1 c. quick oats 2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. pecans, chopped

Sift flour and soda, set aside. Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir. Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in air tight container, may also add 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.