Peaches In Brandy

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare peaches (dip peaches into boiled water, then into ice-cold water--skins will slip off; then halve and twist to remove the pit).
2. 2
   Make a syrup with the sugar & water in a large sauce-pan; stir mixture until it boils.
3. 3
   To the boiling syrup, add peach halves and extract.
4. 4
   When fruit is cooked (5-7 min), remove pan from heat, drain (reserve); cool fruits and spoon carefully into prepared jars.
5. 5
   Half fill jars with reserved syrup, run a butter knife down the jar to remove air bubbles; fill jars to the top with BRANDY.
6. 6
   Seal jars with lids, shake gently to mix syrup and brandy.
7. 7
   Store in a cool dark place--use within six months.
8. 8
   I've also added a pinch of cinnamon and cloves with VERY good results.