Almond Free Maple & Ginger Finishing Syrup
Warm, golden, and fragrant with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric, this finishing syrup is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. It comes together in a single small saucepan with pure maple syrup, a handful of ground spices, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes it so reassuring when you're navigating nut-free cooking, since flavored syrups and spice blends at the store can carry unexpected cross-contact warnings. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source and verify on its own. The optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Once strained and cooled, it pours beautifully into a jar and keeps for weeks in the fridge, ready to finish pancakes, roasted vegetables, oatmeal, or a cheese board whenever the mood strikes.
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8 servings
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, water, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the spices are fully dispersed.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is fragrant and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely — maple syrup can bubble up quickly; reduce the heat if it begins to foam aggressively.
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