Friendship Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Use 1 gallon glass jug; add starter from a friend (if you have any), 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 large can peaches (chopped); let stand for 10 days, stirring each day with a wooden spoon.
2. 2
   (Do not refrigerate.)
3. 3
   After 10 days, add 2 1/2 cups sugar and large can crushed pineapple.
4. 4
   Do not drain; let stand 10 days, stirring each day.
5. 5
   After 10 days, add 2 1/2 cups sugar, a large can fruit cocktail and 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, chopped.
6. 6
   After 10 days, drain fruit and save juice for a friend.
7. 7
   Makes 4 to 5 starters, 1 pint each.
8. 8
   There is enough fruit for 3 cakes.