An innovative use of yeast in fermenting favorite fruits for a sauce used on desserts, meats and many other foods. Many people prepare Brandied Fruit Sauce in decorative jars as gifts for friends.

Ingredients

Fruit Starter

• ¾ cup canned peaches in heavy syrup, drained and cut into pieces
• ¾ cup canned pineapple tidbits in heavy syrup, drained
• 6 Maraschino cherries, cut in half
• 1½ cups Sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast

Brandied Fruit Sauce

• 1 cup fermented fruit (starter)
• ½ cup canned peaches in heavy syrup, drained and cut into pieces
• ½ cup canned pineapple tidbits in heavy syrup, drained
• 6 Maraschino cherries, cut in half
• 1 cup Sugar

Preparation

Fruit Starter:

1. Combine ingredients and place in a glass jar with a loose cover – an apothecary jar is perfect.
2. Stir several times the first day, then stir once a day.
3. At the end of two weeks the starter has fermented enough to make sauce.

Tip: One cup of the starter is enough to make the Sauce so the other cup may be given to a friend along with the recipe, or used to start a second batch of Sauce. We do not recommend doubling the Sauce recipe.

Brandied Fruit Sauce

1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a loose cover; stir well.
2. Set in a fairly warm place.
3. Continue to stir once a day.
4. Fruit Sauce can be served after one week.
5. Fruit and sugar must be repeated every two weeks.
6. No need to refrigerate. Sauce will keep many months if directions are carefully followed.

Cook’s Notes

• When recipes call for Brandied Fruit Syrup – drain Brandied Fruit Sauce and use liquid collected.
• When recipes call for Brandied Fruit – drain Brandied Fruit Sauce and use the fruit collected.

Everyday Uses

For Desserts

• Spoon Over
  • angel food or pound cake
  • ice cream or sherbert
  • pudding
• Layer with Ice Cream for:
  • parfaits
  • your favorite dessert crepes
  • your favorite cheesecake

For Toppings

• Combine Vintage Fruit Sauce with:
  • sour cream and brown sugar
  • whipped cream
  • sweetened whipped cream cheese
  • macaroon cookie crumbs
  • granola cereal
  • chopped nuts

For Main Dishes

• spoon over ham slice
• spoon over Canadian bacon
• add to rice stuffing for poultry or game
• spoon over pancakes of French toast for breakfast/brunch

For Salads

• spoon over cottage cheese
• fold into your favorite gelatin
• spoon onto lettuce cups, top with sunflower nuts or cashews

For Vegetables

• add to cooked carrots
• add to cooked squash

For Fruit Compotes

• heat Brandied Fruit Sauce, spiced grapes and sliced grapes
• combine Brandied Fruit, sliced pears and green grapes
• combine Brandied Fruit, orange slices and toasted almonds for breakfast