Compote of Peaches

• A Dozen Peaches
• A Pound of Sugar
• ½ Cupful of

Take well-grown, somewhat unripe Peaches. Then cut them in two and take out the stones. Put the Peaches into boiling water, and let them stand till they are soft, and then throw in cold water till cold. Peel them and put them into the sugar, adding a little water, and let them boil up several times. Then drain with the skimmer, lifting them into the dish gently. Pour over the reduced syrup, and