Hazelnut Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup

In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the hazelnuts, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom of the pan doesn’t scorch. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl and pour the syrup through t