Peach Brandy

Plunge peaches in boiling water. Skin and cool and cut away all rotten spots. Cut and put into glass receptacle. Boil sugar and 1 quart of water together for 5 minutes. Pour immediately over peaches. Stir well. In 24 hours, add yeast. Stir well twice a day. In 15 days strain fruit off. Return to receptacle. If not very sweet, add 1 pound sugar. Bottle again in 1 month, leaving sediment.
Drink within 1 year