Branded Fruit Starter

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in a clean, nonmetal bowl.
2. 2
   Stir gently.
3. 3
   Cover mixture and let it stand at room temperature for 3 weeks.
4. 4
   Stir mixture two times per week.
5. 5
   Serve fruit over ice cream or pound cake.
6. 6
   Reserve at least 1 cup of starter mixture at all times.
7. 7
   To replenish starter, add 1 cup sugar and one of the first 4 ingredients every 1-3 weeks, alternating fruit each time.
8. 8
   Stir gently after adding fruit and sugar.
9. 9
   Cover and let mixture stand at room temperature 3 days before using.