Paraben 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 elevates everything it touches — pancakes, roasted fruit, yogurt, cocktails, you name it. Pure maple syrup forms the base, which means you're starting from a place that's naturally clean and free from the synthetic preservatives and fragrance-derived additives that sneak into so many commercial syrups and flavored toppings. A brief simmer on the stovetop coaxes the spices into full bloom and thickens the syrup just enough to coat a spoon beautifully. The optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Straining the finished syrup through a fine-mesh sieve gives it a smooth, glossy pour that looks as good as it tastes. Stored in a glass jar, it keeps for up to three weeks in the fridge — ready to drizzle whenever you need a little something special.
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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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