Blackberry Simple Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup blackberries

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high, heat water until boiling.

2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

3. Reduce heat to low. Add blackberries to syrup. Stir and cook 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat and let cool 2 hours. Press blackberries and strain through a fine sieve.

5. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Add to coffee or tea with half and half, if desired.

Makes: 1 cup