Apricot-Cherry Cordial

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You'll Need:

9 oz Dried apricots; quartered

6 oz Dried peaches or pears; .. chopped in small pieces

10 oz Maraschino cherries; .. drained and halved

1 1/2 c Sugar

1 1/2 c Brandy

1 1/2 c Vodka



Procedures : Mix all ingredients in a 2 quart jar. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature two weeks, stirring or inverting jar daily. Drain well, reserving fruit for another use.*


Pour cordial into bottles and seal. Serve well chilled or over cracked ice.


About 2 1/2 cups cordial.


* The reserved fruit from the cordial can become a luscious topping for ice cream or cake. Mix fruit, 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, and ? cup maple syrup or honey. Cover and refrigerate no longer than one week.