Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (16 oz) peach slices, drained
- 1 can (16 oz) apricot halves, drained
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups brandy
Make it step by step
- Combine all ingredients in a clean, large glass jar. Stir gently with wooden spoon. Cover and let stand at room temperature for three weeks, stirring at least twice a week.
- To feed and maintain:Stir mixture daily. Add one cup sugar and one cup of pineapple, peaches or cherries every two weeks, alternating fruits each time and stirring gently.
- Additional brandy should not be required. Do not add fruit more often than once every two weeks. Do not delay adding fruit for more than one or two days past schedule.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature at least three days before using.
- Fruit is fermented when it is translucent. To store, keep in warm place.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Helen Pitlick, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
Cook times in the method are source guidance, not a record of testing in our kitchen. Check food temperatures and ingredient labels when cooking.