Slightly Soused Apple Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1/2 c Chopped dates
• 1 c Apple cider or apple juice;
• 1/2 c Dried currants
• 1 c Skim or low-fat milk
• 2 ts Baking Powder
• 1/2 c Chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 c Applejack; (or apple juice
• 3/4 c Sugar
• 1/8 ts Nutmeg
• 5 lg Apples; peeled, cored & cut
• 1/2 Golden raisins
• 2 c All-purpose flour
• 1 ts Cinnamon
• 1/3 c Butter or margarine
• 1/2 ts Salt; (optional)