Chrismas Apricot and Walnut Fruitcake

• 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