Take fresh gathered peaches (peel them) to half their weight of loaf sugar. Add as much water as will cover them. Put the sugar and water in a kettle - boil and skim. Then put in the peaches and boil 3-4 minutes. Take peaches out and lay on dishes to cool. Boil the syrup until reduced to half. Put the peaches in jars. Add as much brandy as you have syrup.