Seed Oil 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 with nothing but pure maple syrup, water, spices, and a pinch of sea salt — not a drop of canola, sunflower, or any other refined vegetable oil in sight. That matters more than you'd think, because so many store-bought flavored syrups and glazes quietly sneak in emulsifiers or oil-based additives that have no business being there. Here, every ingredient earns its place. The optional squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, pour-ready syrup that looks as good as it tastes. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it over pancakes, roasted vegetables, yogurt, oatmeal, or anywhere else a little spiced sweetness would be welcome.
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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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