Friendship Starter

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   In the one-gallon jar, combine the pineapple, 1 cup sugar and 2 tbsp.

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   brandy.

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   Let ingredients sit in jar for 2 weeks, stirring daily.

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   At the end of two weeks, add the maraschino cherries, 1 cup of sugar and 2 tbsp.

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   brandy.

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   Let the mixture sit for two more weeks, stirring daily.

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   During the fourth week add the canned peaches, 1 cup of sugar, 2 tbsp.

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   brandy.

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   Let sit another two weeks, stirring daily.

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    Separate the liquid from the fruit.

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    The liquid is your starter and you can use the fruit on ice cream or cake.

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    Now you are ready to prepare the fruit for two cakes (see below).

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    Do not refrigerate the liquid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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