Citrus 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 on absolutely everything. Pure maple syrup forms the base, giving it a rich, earthy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the gentle heat of the spices. Most flavored syrups and spiced condiments on store shelves sneak in citrus-derived preservatives or natural flavors that can be hard to trace — making a homemade version like this one a genuinely smart move. The recipe is written with an optional lemon juice addition, so you can simply leave it out and keep the whole batch completely free of citrus without losing any of the syrup's depth or complexity. A quick simmer on the stovetop is all it takes to coax the spices into the maple, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, glossy result. Store it in a glass jar and you've got a versatile finishing syrup ready to elevate pancakes, roasted vegetables, oatmeal, or even a cheese board all week long.
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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)
Can be omittedlemon juice
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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