Bring 1 gal of water to a boil.
Wash all the fruit. Cut apricots in half and remove the pits. Pit the cherries.
When the water starts to boil, carefully add fruit and bring water back to a boil.
Switch heat to medium and let the mixture boil for 30 min uncovered.
When time is up, remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup of sugar or to taste.
Let kompot cool completely, strain off the juice and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
