Peppermint Syrup (of Peppermint)

In a saucepan, mix the Karo, sugar and water, and bring to a boil to form a syrup in thread stage

(test it by picking up some warm syrup with your index finger and thumb; if it forms a thread, it's ready

Open your fingers: if it forms a thread, it's at the right point

Remove from heat, add the peppermint extract slowly, stirring constantly

Serve cold with ice cream, chocolate or another flavor of your preference

Yields 2 cups (30 tablespoons)

52 calories per tablespoon.