Date and Nut Bread

2 C apple juice
2 C chopped, pitted dates
2 C sugar
2/3 C butter, softened
2 eggs
3 C flour, sifted
2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
2 C chopped nuts
1 tsp vanilla

Bring apple juice to boil. Pour over dates and set aside.

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and mix well.

Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with vanilla and water. Add date mixture and nuts.

Prepare 2 loaf pants. Divide loaf between pans. Bake in 275F oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.