Bourbon Peaches

Ingredients

2 pounds peeled whole peaches, small to medium in size, ripe vet still firm
2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 Tampico Spice's cinnamon stick
8-10 peppercorns
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

 
 

Serves

Serves 4 to 6

Instructions

Combine the ingredients, except the optional bourbon, with 2 cups of water in a heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil until the peaches can be pieced easily with a fork, but before they soften, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the peaches in th syrup for at least 24 hours. Weigh the peaches with a saucer, if necessary, to keep them submerged. Taste the peach syrup and, if desired, add the optional bourbon. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Keep the peaches well refrigerated, for up to a week, and they will soften in texture.

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