Vegetarian Maple & Ginger Finishing Syrup
Warm spices meet the deep, woodsy sweetness of pure maple in this finishing syrup that transforms everything it touches. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the common cassia variety, while ground ginger and a whisper of turmeric add layers that feel almost luxurious for something this simple to make. A pinch of sea salt keeps the whole thing from tipping into cloying territory, and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens it beautifully. The whole process takes just minutes on the stovetop — a gentle simmer, a quick strain, and you're done. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into oatmeal, spoon it onto roasted vegetables, or swirl it into yogurt; it genuinely works everywhere. Stored in a glass jar, it keeps for weeks in the fridge, so one small batch goes a surprisingly long way.
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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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