Holiday Spice Syrup

• 1 quart water
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 star anise pods
• 5 allspice berries
• Three 3-inch cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped

1. Combine the water, sugar, star anise pods, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean and seeds in a large saucepan and simmer over moderately low heat for 30 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the syrup and chill.

water, sugar, anise pods, berries, three, vanilla bean

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/holiday-spice-syrup (may not work)