Mustard 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, so the sweetness is deep and complex rather than flat — and every single ingredient here is clean, simple, and completely free of hidden condiment surprises. That matters more than you might think, since mustard can sneak into spice blends, marinades, and flavored syrups in ways that are easy to miss on a label. Making it yourself takes less than ten minutes and gives you total control over what goes in the jar. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer keeps the texture silky smooth, and the optional squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole thing beautifully. Store it in the fridge and you'll have a versatile finishing touch ready for pancakes, roasted vegetables, glazed proteins, or a cheese board for up to three weeks.
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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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