Peaches in White Wine

Wash the peaches well and dry them, leaving the skin intact. The skin will give the peaches color as they cook.

Bring the water, wine, lemon juice and sugar to a boil in an enamel-ware or stainless-steel saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved.

Drop the peaches into the boiling syrup. When the mixture returns to a boil, simmer until pe