Raisin Syrup

Ingredients

 * 1½ cup water
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 1 tsp lemon juice
 * ⅛ tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ cup water

Directions

 * 1) In medium saucepan covered with lid, boil first four ingredients for approximately 25 minutes.
 * 2) Remove from stove and allow mixture to cool.
 * 3) Whip ingredients in blender or food processor.
 * 4) Add ¼ cup water.
 * 5) Whip again.
 * 6) Return syrup to saucepan and heat on low to desired temperature.
 * 7) Serve raisin syrup warm.

Variations
For a sweeter syrup, replace water in step 4 with ¼ cup any unsweetened fruit juice (try apple, apricot, mango, or pineapple). For a thinner syrup, add more liquid after step 7 (water or unsweetened fruit juice) and blend again.

Make-ahead tip
This syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated up to one month. Reheat to serve.