Brandied Fruit Starter - peaches

Method

• To make starter:
• Drain and slice 2 cups canned peaches.
• Add 2 cups sugar; stir well.
• Place in a glass container that does not have a tight fitting lid (an apothecary jar is ideal).
• Stir this mixture once every day for two weeks.
• It will begin to froth or work.
• Now you have a starter and can begin to add additional fruits:
• peaches, pineapple and maraschino cherries.
• (Do not use pears or bananas.)
• Add to your mixture every two weeks one cup drained, sliced canned fruit and one cup sugar each time.
• After the new fruit and sugar, marinate a couple of days.
• The mixture is ready again.
• Never let the mixture get lower than one cup in quantity or you will need to start over.
• The mixture should never be refrigerated.
• It will stop the "brandying" process.
• You can go a month or two before adding more fruit.
• It may be more potent, but the mixture never spoils.