1 lb. dried apricots
2 lbs. stoned dates
1 lb. golden raisins
1/2 lb. preserved ginger, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lb. brown sugar
3 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Distilled white vinegar

Soak the apricots overnight in water to cover. Drain, place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover with vinegar and mix well. Bring to the boil and cook very slowly for 2 hours, until a good brown, slow and thick. If too thick, add more vinegar during cooking. Spoon into clean jar. Seal and water bathe.