Pumpkin Spice Syrup (For Coffee Or Tea) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional and will be spicier) or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional and will be spicier)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 5 ingredients in a 1 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often; cool completely.
Strain in a coffee filter or a strainer lined with cheesecloth.
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, after it has cooled completely, if desired.
Pour into an air-tight bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator. Keeps for 1-2 weeks.