The best delicious Fermented Fruit Starter (friendship Cake) recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward and foolproof. Try this Fermented Fruit Starter (friendship Cake) recipe today!

Hello there, this fermented fruit starter (friendship cake starter) recipe will not disappoint, I promise you! It’s made with simple ingredients, our fermented fruit starter is perfect for old-fashioned fruit cakes, especially friendship cake. It’s definitely worth the time it takes to make, the finished results are perfect.

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The answer is simple, Simplicity, Failproof, Straightforward Instructions, and it has been tried and tested. I’ve been making this fruited fruit for many years and using it in my fruit cakes, it absolutely makes the fruit cakes extra special. This recipe will make enough fruit starter for two cakes.

Let’s make this fermented fruit starter recipe for your friendship cake!

Ingredients For Fermented Fruit Starter For Friendship Cake

5 oz Sliced peaches, chopped

3 3/4 cups sugar divided
1/2 package dry yeast
10 oz Pineapple crushed

15 oz Fruit cocktail cut
5 oz Maraschino cherries

How To Make Fermented Fruit Starter For Friendship Cake?

Note: Do use a metal container. Combine the peaches and 1-1/4 cups sugar and yeast in a large glass bowl with a loose-fitting lid, and stir to mix.

Stir the fruit mixture daily for 10 days, reserving the liquid.
On the 10th day, add the pineapple and 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Stir daily for another 10 days.
Add cherries, fruit cocktail, and remaining sugar and stir daily for 10 more days. Drain the fruit and reserve juice for the next batch.

Makes enough fruit for 2 cakes.
To prepare more fruit starters, use 3/4 cup of starter juice instead of using yeast with peaches and sugar and follow the same steps.