Sesame 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 over absolutely everything. It comes together in a single small saucepan with just a handful of pantry spices and pure maple syrup, making it as approachable as it is impressive. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, store-bought flavored syrups and spice blends can be surprisingly risky — shared production lines and hidden additives are a real concern — but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to vet. The lemon juice is optional, but a small squeeze 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, polished result that looks like it came from a specialty shop. Use it to finish pancakes, roasted vegetables, oatmeal, or even a cheese board — it's genuinely versatile. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching 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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