Coconut 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 small-batch condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, or use it to glaze roasted vegetables — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Pure maple syrup does all the heavy lifting here, giving you a naturally rich sweetness without any thickeners, additives, or tropical-derived ingredients that can sneak into store-bought flavored syrups. The optional squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the spice blend from feeling too heavy. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a beautifully smooth, glossy result that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. It keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks, so you can make one batch and reach for it 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)
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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