Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 BRANDIED FRUIT 1 cup fruit cocktail, not drained 6 cups sugar 3/4 cup (6 ounces) brandy, bourbon or whiskey 1 cup fruit cocktail, drained 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained 1 cup apricot halves, drained 1/2 cup canned white grapes (must be canned -- do not use fresh grapes) Into a gallon jar or stoneware crock, place 1 cup fruit cocktail, undrained, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover jar. Let stand in refrigerator 2 weeks, stirring 3 times. Add 1 cup drained fruit cocktail, 1 cup sugar and 2 table- spoons brandy. Cover, let stand for 2 weeks, and stir 3 times. Add 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover, let stand for 2 weeks, and stir 3 times. Add maraschino cherries, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover, let stand for 2 weeks, and stir 3 times. Add apricots, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover, let stand for 2 weeks, and stir 3 times. Add 1/2 cup each of pineapple chunks and grapes, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover, let stand for 2 weeks, and stir 3 times. At the end of last 2 weeks, cover tightly and refrigerate. Fruit will keep indefinitely. Spoon from bottom of jar to serve over cakes, puddings and ice cream. Makes 2 quarts. Note: Dates can be used instead of canned grapes. Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny 1recipes_galore2007-smallappliance 1Recipes_Galore2007-drinks Check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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