Peaches, brandy and friends

After getting the boys off to their last day of camp this morning, I returned home to put up some brandied peaches. My twenty pounds o' pêches are finally at the perfect point of ripeness, and as I'm heading home and my mother LOVES these brandied treats, I made her a few pints and also one for me. This is such an easy, wildly flavorful, impressive dessert, hell-of-a-snack recipe. Peaches, sugar, water and brandy, though I use Cognac. Leftover peach simple syrup saves well and is wonderful in iced tea. Aren't these gorgeous?

A friend I adore but have not seen in too long came to visit while the peaches were in the waterbath canner. She and I caught up and laughed for a good while and finally parted ways with big smiles. I highly recommend this one-friend-a-day visit thing. It's been so great seeing and having quality time with loved pals.