Brandied Fruit Starter

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Brandied Fruit Starter
45 min.
4
625kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile recipe that is perfect for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets? Look no further than this Brandied Fruit Starter! This recipe is not only easy to make, but it also packs a flavorful punch that is sure to impress your taste buds.

With just a few simple ingredients such as brandy, maraschino cherries, peaches, pears, pineapple chunks, and sugar, you can create a delightful fruit starter that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you choose to serve it over ice cream or pound cake, this brandied fruit mixture is sure to add a touch of elegance to any dessert.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 3 weeks, allowing the flavors to meld together and intensify. Plus, it's easy to replenish the starter by simply adding sugar and one of the fruit ingredients every 1 to 3 weeks.

So why not give this Brandied Fruit Starter a try? With just a little bit of patience and some basic ingredients, you can create a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it up at your next dinner party or simply enjoy it as a sweet treat on a hot summer day. The possibilities are endless with this tasty recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup brandy 
  • 10 ounce maraschino cherries drained
  • 16 ounce peaches drained sliced canned
  • 16 ounce pears drained canned
  • 15.3 ounce pineapple chunks drained canned
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl; stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 weeks, stirring fruit twice a week.
  2. Serve fruit over ice cream or pound cake, reserving at least 1 cup of fruit mixture to use as a starter at all times.
  3. To replenish starter, add 1 cup sugar and one of the first 3 ingredients every 1 to 3 weeks, alternating fruit each time; stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature 3 days before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories625kcal
Protein1.66%
Fat1.55%
Carbs96.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.52
Glycemic Load
43.87
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.7569566394972%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.51mg
Catechin
5.89mg
Epigallocatechin
1.85mg
Epicatechin
6.92mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.53mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Quercetin
1.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:625.16kcal
31.26%
Fat:0.89g
1.37%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.52%
Carbohydrates:125.07g
41.69%
Net Carbohydrates:116.18g
42.25%
Sugar:113.38g
125.98%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:20.89mg
0.91%
Alcohol:20.04g
100%
Alcohol %:4.92%
100%
Protein:2.15g
4.29%
Fiber:8.89g
35.56%
Vitamin C:19.69mg
23.86%
Copper:0.41mg
20.73%
Potassium:420.99mg
12.03%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.31%
Vitamin K:10.21µg
9.72%
Vitamin A:483.96IU
9.68%
Magnesium:36.06mg
9.01%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.32%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.25%
Calcium:70.81mg
7.08%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.07%
Iron:1.25mg
6.92%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.81%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Phosphorus:50.65mg
5.06%
Folate:20.15µg
5.04%
Selenium:3.37µg
4.81%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.64%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.67%
Source:My Recipes