Many peach brandies feature notes of vanilla and warm spice that elevate cocktails beyond flavoring them with fruit. Keep in ...

Chef Charles makes a Maple Brandy French Toast, using thick Texas toast dipped in a custard mix, sautéed in fresh apples and pears with brown sugar, cinnamon and a splash of peach brandy.

Dry and peel off the skin. Cut the peach flesh into 5mm/¼in cubes. Put into a bowl and add the brandy and light muscovado sugar. Toss well, then divide among eight small tumblers or pretty water ...