Xanthan Gum Free Maple & Ginger Finishing Syrup
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this finishing syrup is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything — pancakes, roasted fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, or even a wedge of sharp cheese. Pure maple syrup forms the backbone, layered with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for a flavor that feels both cozy and a little unexpected. Many store-bought flavored syrups and spice blends sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, but this one achieves its silky, pourable consistency through nothing more than a gentle simmer and natural reduction. The optional squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Straining the finished syrup through a fine-mesh sieve gives it a clean, glossy look that makes it feel genuinely special. It stores beautifully in a glass jar, so you can make a batch on the weekend and reach 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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