Sugar-Free Date-Prune Bars
["1 c. water", "1/2 c. each: finely chopped dates, pitted prunes and raisins", "1/2 c. unsalted margarine", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. each: salt and ground ginger", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/8 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with vegetable cooking spray.", "In a 2-quart saucepan, bring water to boil.", "Add dates, prunes and raisins.", "Cook over medium-high heat until water has been absorbed by fruit, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Remove fruit from heat.", "Stir in margarine, eggs and vanilla.", "Mix until eggs are well incorporated and margarine is melted."]
["water", "dates", "unsalted margarine", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "walnuts"]