Black Pepper Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60ml) 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 one hour.

Tips

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