How to Make Peach Brandy

The Dutch really know their stuff. Here is an old homemade Peach Brandy recipe.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 qt. jar with lid.
• 20 peach pits and skins
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 cups hot water
• Four to Six months of patience

1. Wash peaches, peel and pit them. Put pits and skins into your quart jar.

2. Boil the water and sugar into a medium syrup, fill quart jar to within one inch of top.

3. Seal quart jar and store in a cool, dry place for about 4-6 months. If you can bury it about a foot down, even better.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe is best began in late summer.
• Strain the pits and skins from the brandy before serving.
• You need to make sure the jar is sealed tight.
• Homemade alcohol is generally stronger than store bought. Drink responsibly.

[minton85]

on 12/21/2008 It is 12/21/08 and I just finished mine and it is awesome I used a little more sugar so you will have to play with it a bit I am gonna try it with blackberries next year so any input on that would be helpful thanks

[LHP140]

on 9/5/2008 If you don't have a self sealing lid, it is best to use the boil or steam methods of sealing them, in order to get a tight fit. Thanks for the question, hope this helps.

[kyleza]

on 8/27/2008 You say to seal the jar- how? Do you just close it or does it need to be boiled,etc.?