Step 1

Put ingredients into a heavy saucepan (this will help it not boil over as easily!).

Step 2

Bring to gentle boil, stirring often. (watch carefully that it doesn't boil over!)If it starts to boil over simply pull it off the heat until it calms down.

Step 3

Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Cool before putting into a container.

Step 5

Caramel variation: add caramel sauce after water comes to a boil.

Step 6

Peppermint variation: add peppermints with water and sugar, stir often.

Step 7

Warm spice variation: add spices after water has come to boil.

Step 8

Maple Vanilla variation: add syrup with sugar and water, add vanilla after water comes to a boil.