Soaked Dried Fruit

1. Place the peaches, apricots and vinegar in a large bowl, ensuring all the fruit are submerged. 
2. Cover the bowl and let the fruit soak for 24 hours. Check in on it every now and then and give it a stir during this period. 

Dried Fruit Chutney

1. Strain the fruit in a colander, saving all the remaining liquid.
2. Transfer the fruit to a food processor and process everything until the texture of beef mince has been achieved. 
3. Place the dried fruit, the remaining liquid, plus the extra vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, cayenne and chilli in a large pot. 
4. Cook the chutney over a medium heat, stirring, ensuring that all sugar has dissolved. 
5. Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to bring it down to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours or until it has thickened to a consistency of a syrup, glistening in the light. 
6. Spoon into hot, sterilised jars. Seal and then let it cool down.
7. Label the jars, then enjoy!