Macerated Dried Fruit Mix

For the dried fruits you can use4 pounds of your favorite dried fruits, anything that you like, but don't forget to cut them into the same size. And for the fruits I let it stand for 1 week before using it 

Macerated Dried Fruit Mix

2½ cups (15 ounces)	Raisins
2½ cups (15 ounces)	Golden raisins
2 cups (9 ounces)	Dried currants
2 cups (11 ounces)	Dried sour cherries
2½ cups (9 ounces)	Dried cranberries
1 cup (5 ounces)	Dried apricots, cut into ¼ -inch dice
¾ cup	Honey
1 cup	Cognac, Armagnac, or other brandy

 Macerated Dried Fruit Mix (Simplify recipe )

1.8 kg ................................ Dried fruit mix (If large cut into 5mm pieces)
200 ml ................................ Honey
250 ml ................................. Rum, Brandy or Cognac (The one that you like)

In a large nonreactive container (glass, ceramic, or plastic), combine the dried fruits, honey, and Cognac; set aside to macerate at room temperature for at least 24 hours, or up to 2 weeks, covered with plastic wrap.