Brandied Fruit Starter Juice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 1/4 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (16 oz.) can sliced peaches, drained
1 (17 oz.) can apricot halves, drained
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. brandy

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a clean large jar.
Stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 weeks.
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 first four ingredients every one to 3 weeks, alternating fruits each time; stir gently.
Cover and let stand 3 days before using. Yields 6 cups.