Brandied Peaches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. peaches
cloves
4 lb. sugar
3 1/2 c. water
1 egg white
1 pt. white brandy

Preparation

Pare peaches.
Insert 2 cloves in each whole peach.
Make a syrup of the sugar and water.
Add egg white, beaten to a froth. Skim.
Add fruit, 1 layer at a time, and boil 5 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Add brandy and pour over fruit in jars.
Seal at once in sterilized jars.
Makes 5 pints.