Sweet treats are not necessarily unhealthy. This recipe gets its moistness from the apples and raisins, so it requires little oil.

5 c tart apples, cored, peeled, finely chopped
1 c sugar
1 c dark, plump raisins
3/4 c pecans, chopped
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 t vanilla
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c sifted, all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
2 t ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. Lightly oil a 13x9x2-inch pan.
   
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples with sugar, raisins, and pecans; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.
   
4. stir in oil, vanilla, and egg. sift together flour, soda, and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture about 1/2 at a time.
   
5. turn mixture into pan.
   Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Yield: 20 servings
Serving size: 3 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch piece

Each serving provides:
Calories: 188
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 68 mg