1. Preheat the air fryer to 400  degrees F. Lightly coat one or two loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and line them with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine white sugar, chopped apricots, raisins, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.
3. Meanwhile, cream together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
4. Add both eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
5. Add the cooled apricot and raisin mixture, including the liquid. Mix well. Add the flour and baking powder, mixing thoroughly.
6. Fold in the cherries, peel, and walnuts.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pans.
8. Tap them on the counter to settle the batter. 
9. Air fry for 45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the loaves are done. If not, bake
10. for an additional 10 minutes.
11. Once done, let the cakes rest for 20 minutes before transferring them out of the pans to a wire cooling rack.
12. Allow the cakes to cool completely before slicing.
13. Your delicious apricot and walnut fruit cake is ready to be served.

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