Dairy 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. It comes together in a single small saucepan in just a few minutes, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep on hand. Pure maple syrup forms the base, so there's no butter, cream, or any dairy to worry about — it's naturally rich and glossy all on its own. The optional splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. A fine-mesh strainer at the finish gives it that smooth, pourable consistency you'd expect from something far more complicated. Keep a jar in the fridge and you've got a ready-made finishing touch for pancakes, roasted vegetables, oatmeal, or even a drizzle over grilled fruit.
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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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