Cookbook:Black Pepper Syrup

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• ¼ cup (60 ml) sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Procedure

1. Combine pepper, water, sugar and lemon in a saucepan, and heat slowly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is a light-brown colour.
2. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 hour.

Notes, tips, and variations

• The lemon juice can be replaced by lemon rind, or lime.
• Makes a good sauce for fresh fruit or fruit with soured cream.