Instructions: Pour boiling water over dates, cover. Let stand about 5 minutes then blend smooth. Empty into a saucepan. BLEND smooth remaining ingredients, except bananas. Add to saucepan, lightly boil until thick, stirring, about 10 minutes. Stir in sliced bananas. Po

Variations: Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch for a pie filling. May use other varieties of fruits or nuts.

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