Black Pepper Syrup

Ingredients

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

  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

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

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