Cookbook:Black Pepper Syrup

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) water
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) white granulated 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.