Peaches In Brandy
What a treat! too good for kids, of course, so hide them in the far back of the cupboard! *preserving nature's bounty* by frances bissell gets all the credit for this one.
Steps
Prepare peaches.
Make a syrup with the sugar & water in a large sauce-pan.
Stir mixture until it boils.
To the boiling syrup , add peach halves and extract.
When fruit is cooked , remove pan from heat , drain.
Cool fruits and spoon carefully into prepared jars.
Half fill jars with reserved syrup , run a butter knife down the jar to remove air bubbles.
Fill jars to the top with brandy.
Seal jars with lids , shake gently to mix syrup and brandy.
Store in a cool dark place--use within six months', i've also added a pinch of cinnamon and cloves with very good results"]".
Ingredients
peaches, sugar, water, almond extract, brandy