FRIENDSHIP BRANDY FRUIT STARTER
This version of fruit starter uses brandy, not yeast, just to get things started. This delightful concoction is used in cake mixes and served over ice cream or pound cake. It gets its name because you share it with friends so it makes a great gift in a pretty jar. You will need a place to keep a large jar at room temperature. It takes a couple of minutes daily for "care and feeding", but the smell alone is worth it! Possible substitutions or additions: fruit cocktail, apricots, mandarin oranges or pears. Finally found this version on www.CooksRecipes.com since my grown daughter, Kat is allergic to yeast. NOTE: Since this is fermented, this fruit is not for kids unless used in baking.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories Quick Breads
Time 5m
Yield 6 cups, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- TO START: 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.
- Fruit is fermented when it is translucent.
- CARE AND FEEDING: Stir mixture daily.
- Every two weeks add one cup sugar and one cup of fruit and stir gently. Alternate fruits each time.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature at least three days before using.
- 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.
- IMPORTANT: To keep the starter going, retain at least three cups at all times.
- SHARING: Whenever you have more than six cups of fermented fruit, you may divide it into two portions, being sure there are at least three cups in each portion.
- Do this just before you would do a normal feeding.
- Feed each portion.
- Give one portion to a friend (with Care and Feeding directions) and keep one for yourself.
- Search on "friendship fruit" to find recipes that use this.
- There is also a Friendship Sourdough Starter (Recipe #647936) - yum!
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C Mogotsi
[email protected]This starter is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Priest Kip.
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe!
Lightfoot Timothy
[email protected]I've made this brandy fruit starter several times now and it's always a hit.
Evrahim Kolifa
[email protected]This starter is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
ngale malemela
[email protected]I made this brandy fruit starter for my friends last night and it was a hit!
Samar Raza
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The brandy fruit starter was delicious and easy to make.
Elizabeth Rose
[email protected]This starter is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet fruit and the tart brandy.
Toni Mendza
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! I used a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, and oranges, and they all worked well in the dish.
Rafaqat Jutt
[email protected]I've made this brandy fruit starter several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up any leftover fruit, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rama Neupane
[email protected]This starter is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet fruit and the tart brandy. It's the perfect way to start any meal.
Roger Morlock
[email protected]I made this brandy fruit starter for my friends last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Sassy Cones
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The brandy fruit starter was delicious and easy to make. I used a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, and oranges, and they all worked well in the dish. The starter was a perfect way to start my dinner party, and my g