Bring the water to a boil, immerse the whole peaches in it for ½ minute, remove them and remove the skin,
Divide them in half and remove the core. Add the sugar to the water and boil for 15 min. forming the syrup. Let it cool down.
Place the peaches in clean, dry jars, cover with syrup and close with an airtight cap. Sterilize by placing the jars in a pot of cold water that covers the lid of the jars: Turn on the fire and boil for 30 minutes. Leave the pots in the water until it becomes cold. Store in a cool place.