Peach and raspberry cordial

Combine raspberries and ¼ cup of the water in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, mashing with a potato masher for about 2 minutes or until pulpy. Pour mixture through muslin-lined sieve into a medium bowl. Stand 20 minutes, then squeeze muslin to extract more juice.

Meanwhile, combine peaches and the remaining water in a medium saucepan. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until mixture is pulpy. Mash peach mixture with a potato masher. Pour mixture through muslin-lined sieve into a large bowl. Stand 20 minutes, then squeeze muslin to extract more juice.

Combine fruit juices, sugar and citric acid in a medium saucepan. Stir over high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil.

Pour hot syrup into hot sterilised bottles; seal immediately. Label and date bottles when cold.