Pat's Friendship Cake Brandied Starter

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a clean non metal bowl; stir gently.

Cover and let stand at room temp for 3 weeks stirring fruit twice a week.

Serve fruit over ice cream or pound cake, reserving at least 1 cup starter at all times.

To replenish starter, add 1 cup sugar and one of the fruit every 1 to 3 weeks, alternating fruit each time; stir gently.

Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 days before using.

Yield. 6 cups.