Friendship Fruitcake and Starter With Brandy 🍍🍒
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 360 hours
Total Time: 361 hours
Servings: 4 starters
Description:
Embark on a journey of culinary camaraderie with this delightful recipe for Friendship Fruitcake and Starter With Brandy. The starter, infused with the essence of apricot brandy, sets the stage for a fruity extravaganza that unfolds over several days of nurturing and sharing. Bursting with the goodness of tropical fruits like pineapple and the sweetness of maraschino cherries, this recipe encapsulates the spirit of togetherness and tradition. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight treats, or any occasion that calls for a touch of homemade warmth.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups apricot brandy
- 6 cups sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 2 eggs
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2234.4
- Fat Content: 86.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 423mg
- Sodium Content: 599.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 358.1g
- Fiber Content: 10.2g
- Sugar Content: 339.8g
- Protein Content: 26.8g
Instructions:
| Day | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large bowl, combine brandy (or starter from a friend), 2 cups sugar, and peaches; cover; store at room temperature. Stir daily. |
| 5 | Add 2 cups sugar and pineapple. Stir daily. |
| 10 | Add 2 cups sugar and cherries. Stir daily. |
| 15 | Drain fruit mixture; divide fruit in half. Reserve half for later use. Divide juice to make 3 or 4 “starters” (at least 1-1/2 cups juice for each). Give juice “starter” to friends for use within 1 to 2 days. |
| – | To Make Cake: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease three 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. Combine half the fruit and nuts in a large bowl; flour with 1/2 pkg (about 2 cups) cake mix; set aside. |
| – | Blend 1-1/2 packages cake mix, eggs, and oil in another large bowl on low speed of mixer till moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter over fruit-nut mixture; mix thoroughly. |
| – | Pour into pans and bake 60 minutes. Do not open door or prick or pat to test for doneness. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. |
Keywords:
Breads, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Canadian, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Easy
Indulge in the joy of creating and sharing this Friendship Fruitcake and Starter With Brandy, a timeless recipe that brings people together with every slice. Whether it’s the anticipation of nurturing the starter over days or savoring the moist, fruity goodness of the cake, this culinary adventure promises to create lasting memories and strengthen bonds of friendship.
