Ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken into pieces16 whole cloves3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon whole allspice1 teaspoon whole peppercorns2 cups sugar2 cups water2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
Place the first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, nutmeg and spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until syrup reaches desired consistency, 30-45 minutes.
Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard spice bag; transfer syrup to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
