Friendship Fruit Starter

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1.25 cups brandy
• 1.25 cups white sugar

Steps

1. Combine pineapple chunks, apricot halves, sliced peaches, maraschino cherries, brandy, and white sugar in a large glass jar. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the sugar is combined.
2. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for 3 weeks, stirring at least twice a week.
3. Drain the fruit, reserving the liquid. The reserved liquid is the starter for Thirty-Day Friendship Cake.
4. Transfer the brandied fruit to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.