Worthy - Starter

Prep: 10 min

A fruity, fermented starter with pineapple, peaches, and cherries, offering a sweet-tart flavor profile. Perfect for baking or brewing enthusiasts seeking a versatile fermenting base.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup drained, chopped pineapple
  • 3/4 cup drained, chopped peaches
  • 6 chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Place drained, chopped pineapple, drained, chopped peaches, chopped maraschino cherries, dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a glass container with a loose-fitting lid.
  2. Stir the mixture three or four times during the first day.
  3. After two weeks, add 1 cup of chopped pineapple and 1 cup of granulated sugar to the starter.
  4. Stir every two or three days.
  5. At the end of the next two weeks, add 1 cup of chopped peaches and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  6. Stir every two or three days.
  7. Three weeks later, add 1 cup of chopped cherries and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  8. Stir every two or three days.
  9. Let the starter stand for two weeks.
  10. At the end of the eighth week, restart adding fruits every two weeks.
  11. Ensure the starter never gets below three cups in volume.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

156 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 0.4g 1% DV
Carbs 33.4g 12% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 10.1g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 850.5mg 37% DV
Potassium 638.3mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.5mcg
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Calcium 40.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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