STARTER:

1 c. sugar
1 c. cherries, drained
1 c. sliced peaches, drained
1 c. pineapple chunks, drained

Mix ingredients in large jar; stir with a wooden or plastic spoon ONLY. Cover with a loose-fitting lid. Keep at room temperature, stirring daily. Every 2 weeks, feed mixture with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup drained fruit. Fruit may be served over pound cake or ice cream, or used to make Friendship Cake. Give cake recipe and 1 pint of starter with instructions for keeping and feeding.

FRIENDSHIP CAKE:

1 box yellow cake mix
1 sm. box instant vanilla pudding
2/3 c. oil
1/4 c. juice from fruit
4 eggs
3/4 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. coconut
2 c. drained fruit

Combine cake mix, pudding, oil and juice; add eggs. Beat for 2 minutes. Fold in nuts, coconut and well drained fruit. Bake in a greased and floured Bundt pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.