INGREDIENTS
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1/2 to 3/4 cups chopped dates
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1/2 to 3/4 cups apple brandy (or Calvados)
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2 cups unbleached, all purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups slightly tart apples: peeled, cored and roughly chopped
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1/2 cup melted sweet butter
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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Icing sugar for decoration