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- 4 c. (about 3 lbs.) ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, strained
- 1 oz. brandy
- 7 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t. ground cloves
- 1/2 t. ground allspice
- Combine peaches, lemon juice, and brandy
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