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    Home » Seasonings & Sauces » Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    Published: Dec 16, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    Make this easy cinnamon simple syrup to add to mocktails or cocktails, to sweeten coffee drinks, or to drizzle on pancakes, waffles or French Toast instead of maple syrup!

    A cruet filled with cinnamon simple syrup with cinnamon sticks nearby.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's quick to make! In less than 10 minutes, you'll have a beautiful, cinnamon-infused simple syrup to add a warm spicy element to mocktails and cocktails.
    • Love dusting your morning coffee with cinnamon? Try this cinnamon syrup in your java instead.
    • Apple French Toast or blueberry pancakes topped with cinnamon syrup? Yes, please!
    • Homemade is best-made! No additives to avoid.

    🛒 Ingredients and substitutions

    This cinnamon-infused simple syrup needs only 3 ingredients:

    • water: Use filtered water if it's available or feel free to use tap water.
    • sweetener: A bartender's traditional simple syrup is made with granulated sugar. You can also use Monkfruit sweetener to keep this syrup Keto-friendly.
    • cinnamon: I use fresh cinnamon sticks. If the ones you have been hanging around in your kitchen cabinet for many months, it may be time to buy some fresh ones! You'll want to get the most flavour from them to make this cinnamon syrup. You could use ground cinnamon, but you will need to strain it using a fine mesh strainer, so I recommend using the sticks.

    🔪 Instructions

    Here are step-by-step instructions to make this recipe perfectly.

    Start by combining equal parts of water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
    Add the cinnamon sticks, turn the heat down, place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    Cinnamon sticks added to a sugar and water syrup.

    Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for an hour or longer to allow the cinnamon flavour to infuse into the syrup.
    Cinnamon sticks soaking in simple sugar syrup.

    Remove the cinnamon sticks and transfer the syrup to a sterilized container with a lid.

    Removing a cinnamon stick from cinnamon simple syrup with tongs.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Add a teaspoon or two of pure vanilla extract to the syrup after you remove the pan from the heat.

    👍🏼 Helpful Tips

    To sterilize your glass container, pour boiling water over it in the sink, or run it through a cycle in your dishwasher.

    ❓Reader's Questions

    How long will cinnamon simple syrup keep?

    Cinnamon syrup will last for up to a month if kept in a closed container in the fridge.

    Cinnamon simple syrup in a cruet on a board.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    Add another layer of flavour to your favourite cocktails! This cinnamon-infused syrup adds sweetness and warm spiciness to this Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail.

    Drizzle on your favourite pancakes or waffles.

    Swirl it into a bowl of healthy oatmeal.

    Pour it on French Toast! It's a delicious alternative to maple syrup on

    • Slow Cooker Blueberry French Toast
    • Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
    • Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

    ⏰ Storage Instructions

    Store this cinnamon syrup in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to a month.

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    When you make this cinnamon simple syrup recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance. Subscribe to my newsletter and receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

    Cinnamon simple syrup in a cruet.

    Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    Make this easy cinnamon simple syrup to add to mocktails or cocktails, to sweeten coffee drinks, or instead of maple syrup on pancakes, waffles or French Toast!
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    Course: Seasonings and Sauces
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Resting time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
    Servings: 16 tablespoons (1 cup)
    Calories: 49kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    1 small saucepan with a lid
    1 cruet with stopper, or a jar with a lid

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3 long cinnamon sticks, broken or 6 short cinnamon sticks

    Instructions

    • Combine equal parts of water and sugar (one cup water and 1 cup sugar) in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
    • Add the cinnamon sticks, turn the heat down, place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for an hour or longer to allow the cinnamon flavour to infuse into the syrup.
    • Remove the cinnamon sticks and transfer the syrup to a sterilized container with a lid.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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    Comments

    1. Carlotta Lund

      January 27, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      We love this simple syrup! We have added it to hot apple cider, iced ginger beer, and topped oatmeal with it. But the absolute best way to use cinnamon syrup, in my humble opinion, is in an old fashioned. Just add bourbon and a couple dashes of angostura bitters, then spritz with the peel of an orange. Yum! Thank you for so many wonderful recipes, and beautiful photography!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 27, 2023 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks so much for your terrific ideas and your kind words! I adore this cinnamon simply syrup, too. Can't wait to try it in iced ginger beer! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    2. Elaine Nessman

      December 26, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Let me know if you have any questions!

      Reply

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