Artificial Food Coloring Free Maple & Ginger Finishing Syrup
Drizzling something golden and fragrant over your morning pancakes or a bowl of oatmeal feels like a small luxury — and this spiced syrup delivers exactly that. Pure maple syrup forms the base, warmed with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for a depth of flavor that store-bought flavored syrups simply can't match. Those commercial options are often loaded with synthetic dyes to achieve their amber glow, but every bit of color here comes straight from the spices themselves. A brief simmer on the stove is all it takes to coax out the warmth and aroma, and straining the finished syrup through a fine-mesh sieve gives it a beautifully smooth, pourable consistency. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it on waffles, yogurt, roasted vegetables, or even stirred into a warm drink.
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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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