Christmas Apricot and Walnut Fruitcake - Lord Byron's Kitchen

"A common Christmastime tradition is fruitcake, and there’s so many varieties to choose from.  My version is free of alcohol and loaded with both candied and dried fruit, as well as walnuts.  Christmas Apricot and Walnut Fruitcake just might be your…..."

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups dried apricots, (roughly chopped)
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup salted butter, (softened)
1/2 cup cream cheese, (softened)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups glace cherries, (roughly chopped (I used one cup red and one cup green))
1 cup mixed peel
1 cup chopped walnuts
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