Instructions: Mix all ingredients & let stand at room temperature in a GLASS container; stir gently once each day. After 2 weeks, add 1 cup peaches & 1 cup sugar.

Two weeks later, add 1 cup maraschino cherries & 1 cup sugar. Two weeks after that, add 1 cup pineapple bits & 1 cup sugar. Two weeks later, begin to repeat the cycles. Never allow starter to get below 1 cup. Never cover tightly or refrigerate. Use only a wooden or plastic spoon for stirring & dipping. Great served over ice cream!

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