Black Pepper Syrup

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup water
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 1/4 cup coarsely cracked black peppercorns

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add sugar and stir over moderately high heat until dissolved. Add black peppercorns and let stand off the heat for 20 minutes. Strain the syrup into a jar, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.