In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to a boil; simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the 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 tablespoonfuls onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Yield: 2 dozen. One serving (prepared without added salt) equals 54 calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 11 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 1 gm fat. (with salt they contain 408mg sodium) Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by Lenore Gould on Oct 08, 1998,