Brandy-Soaked Mixed Dried Fruit

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   Boil water in a large pan to cover the air-tight jar.

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   Immerse the jar and lid in the boiling water and boil for about 5 minutes.

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   Air dry on a clean cloth or rack.

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   Put dry fruit in the jar.

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   (Finely chop them if necessary.)

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   Pour rum or brandy of your liking into the jar until the dry fruit are just covered.

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   Stir well with a spoon etc.

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   Seal with a lid and rest in a cool dark place for about a week until the dry fruit absorb the liqueur well.

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   Point 1: Stir well with a clean spoon etc before you eat.

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    Point 2: It's better to store the jar at where it keeps the same temperature thorough a year, so I keep the jar at the back of the refrigerator.

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    Point 3: Top up the dry fruit and liqueur after you consume some of the fruit or if you have extra dry fruit, then you can enjoy this dessert forever.

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    Recommended dried fruit: Various kinds of raisins, figs, orange peel, apricots and cranberries.

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