Pineapple Date Loaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 egg
• 1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple
• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. chopped dates
• 1/4 c. diced maraschino cherries (drain well)
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. lemon extract
• 1/4 c. nuts
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. water