These were very yummy and a good way to use our fresh picked apples. I made them in bar form. The only issue I had was the bars came out VERY thin in my 13x18" half sheet pan. I did not use any dates or walnuts, but did add about 2 cups of apples instead. I also was out of ground cloves which I think would have added another layer of taste to these bars. I frosted them with a homemade caramel cream cheese frosting and the kids ate them up. Will definitely make them again.