Try this holiday-themed syrup in your morning cup of coffee to get into the festive spirit.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
4 peppercorns
4 Allspice berries
4 whole cloves
1/2 grated tonka bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 strip orange peel
Directions
Pour water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon sticks, ginger, peppercorns, Allspice berries, cloves, tonka bean or vanilla extract, and orange peel into a small saucepan and stir over medium-low heat to dissolve the sugar.
Turn the heat off once the syrup has come to a simmer. Do not boil.
Cover and leave the syrup to infuse until cool.
Strain into sterilized, clean jars or bottles. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. Enjoy!