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

Directions : 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.