Brandy Peaches No. 2

• 3 pecks choice peaches
• 5 lbs. sugar
• 1 qt.

Make a syrup by boiling 5 lbs. of sugar in 1 qt. of water. Peel the peaches, (best Crawfords), and boil in this syrup until tender, but not soft; then put them on platters. Fill into jars and cover with