Brandied Fruit Starter

A fruity, boozy starter featuring pineapple, peach, and cherries fermented with sugar and yeast, perfect as a unique appetizer or gift for those who enjoy bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1 cup peach slices
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 package dried yeast

Instructions

  1. Obtain an eight-cup apothecary jar with a loose-fitting lid. Drain the fruit well.
  2. Put the fruit, sugar, and dried yeast into the jar and stir with a plastic spoon.
  3. Put the lid on the jar and allow it to ferment in a warm place or on your range top for two weeks.
  4. Stir the mixture once every day during fermentation.
  5. Use only a plastic spoon when handling the ingredients or stirring.
  6. After seven days, the mixture is ready to use, but do not add more fruit for two weeks.
  7. Ensure the contents of the jar never fall below three cups, or the fermentation process will stop.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

111 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 0.4g
Carbs 21.5g 8% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 10.1g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 848.3mg 37% DV
Potassium 592mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 36.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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