Black Peppercorn Syrup Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to bring mixture to a simmer; cook for 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Strain the cooled syrup and refrigerate it in a container with a tightfitting lid.

water, sugar, whole black peppercorns, cracked black

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/black-peppercorn-syrup-13431 (may not work)