Apricot-Cherry Cordial recipe

Ingredients:
9 oz
Dried apricots; quartered <br>
6 oz Dried peaches or pears; .. chopped
in small pieces <br>
10 oz Maraschino cherries; .. drained and halved
<br>
1 1/2 c Sugar <br>
1 1/2 c Brandy <br>
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.*
<br>
Pour cordial into bottles and
seal. Serve well chilled or over cracked ice.
<br>
About 2 1/2 cups
cordial. <br>

* 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 ½ cup maple syrup or honey. Cover and refrigerate no
longer than one week.