Nutmeg Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
• 3 nutmeg, cut in half

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce the heat just enough to keep it at full simmer. Keep small, gentle bubbles breaking the surface, not a rolling boil. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the syrup is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat; the syrup thickens as it cools. When cool, store in the refrigerator in a clean glass jar or bottle with a lid, or a plastic squirt bottle. If you like, you can leave the nutmegs in (they look nice!) and they will add more flavor during storage.