Infusing maple syrup with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon—a trick we learned from chef Charlie Menard—adds a warming kick. Try this chai maple syrup on your pancakes, oatmeal, and ice cream. It can also be used to flavor tea, or even cocktails.
By Keith Pandolfi
Jan 27 2016
Chai Maple Syrup
Photo Credit : Corey HendricksonInfusing maple syrup with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon—a trick we learned from chef Charlie Menard—adds a warming kick. Try this chai maple syrup on your pancakes, oatmeal, and ice cream. It can also be used to flavor tea, or even cocktails.
2 cups maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Place all ingredients into a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and keep hot (but below a simmer) 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 5 minutes. Strain the syrup and enjoy.