1. Combine apples, dates, walnuts, flour, sugar and ground spices well.
2. Beat eggs and oil until well blended.
3. Pour over the above mixture. Turn the mixture into well-greased mould.
4. Cover with a greased aluminium foil.
5. Place mould on a wire rack in a large pan.
6. Pour in boiling hot water (half the height of the mould).
7. Cover tightly and cook on gentle heat for 2 hours.
8. Add some more boiling water if required.

For custard:

1. Blend custard powder and melted honey with nuts.
2. Cook on medium heat Keep stirring all the time till it thickens.
3. Serve with steamed pudding.