3 elizabeth light Recipes

dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups), raisins (about 1/3 cup), unsalted butter, cut up (to make it easier to melt), light brown sugar , packed, eggs, lemons , zest of (organic and unwaxed, if possible), vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, apples, peeled and finely chopped, crystallized ginger , chopped if necessary (about 2 tbsp)

boiling water, dates, chopped, baking soda, sugar, butter, softened, egg, beaten, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, coconut or 1/2 cup chopped pecans, light brown sugar, cream, butter, coconut or 1/2 cup chopped pecans