Grease and line cake pan with greased paper

Set oven to 140°F

Combine apples, dates soda and water in bowl. Cover and cool

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in egg

Stir in sifted flour and apple mixture

Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 1 1/4 hour

Stand for 5 mins before turning onto wire rack to cool

Substitute raisins/sultanas for dates and pear for apple