10-Minute Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Add a hint of cozy spice to your kitchen creations with cinnamon simple syrup. The perfect addition to coffee or cocktails, cinnamon syrup is easy to whip up in 10 minutes using 3 pantry staples: water, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
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I created this cinnamon simple syrup recipe for my cinnamon old fashioned cocktail, but it also acts as a delicious cinnamon coffee syrup.
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What is Cinnamon Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a versatile sweetener commonly used in cocktails, beverages, and desserts. It's made by dissolving sugar in water over heat, resulting in a clear, liquid syrup - unless it's flavored with another ingredient that can change its color.
We took a standard sugar syrup recipe and infused it with cinnamon powder to create this simple syrup with cinnamon.
Simple syrup is known to sweeten and enhance flavors without altering the texture or consistency of the final dish or drink. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it a staple in any home kitchen or bar.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick & easy: With easy-to-follow instructions, this flavored simple syrup is ready in about 10 minutes! Making simple syrup with ground cinnamon ensures its ready right away without having to steep for hours.
Simple ingredients: Only 3 ingredients are needed to make this recipe - water, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Versatile: This flavored syrup can be used to elevate a wide variety of recipes from cocktails to desserts and lattes to baked goods.
Ingredients
- Water - Provides the liquid base for dissolving the sugar and infusing flavors, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
- Sugar - Serves as the primary sweetening agent, creating the syrupy texture and enhancing the overall taste of the concoction.
- Cinnamon - Infuses the syrup with warm, aromatic notes, adding depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
Variations
Cinnamon sticks - Instead of using cinnamon powder, you can use whole or crushed cinnamon sticks. If using cinnamon sticks, you may need to steep the sticks in the liquid overnight to achieve a more intense cinnamon flavor.
Spiced cinnamon - Add additional warm spices like cloves, nutmeg, and allspice to create a spicier version, ideal for fall-inspired cocktails and baked goods.
Vanilla - Cinnamon and vanilla are a classic flavor combination and pair well together in this recipe. Simply add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the liquid after simmering.
How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Gather your ingredients and kitchen tools - this recipe for cinnamon syrup comes together quickly.
Step 1: In a small saucepan on medium high heat, add equal parts water and sugar along with ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Step 2: After sugar dissolves, reduce heat to low for 5 minutes. Let cinnamon flavored simple syrup cool before storing it in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
- Use this sweet syrup to elevate a cozy fall breakfast. Drizzle this on pumpkin French toast and brioche French toast casserole, or use as a topping for cinnamon roll overnight oats. I love adding this sugary syrup to my morning coffee or latte - especially in the fall and winter months.
- We love to use this cinnamon simple syrup for cocktails. Use it to bring extra warmth to fall cocktails like our Fireball hot toddy and Thanksgiving margarita. And add a drizzle to our brown sugar old fashioned for the classic flavor pairing of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Use in baking and dessert-making to moisten cakes, sweeten frostings, and drizzle over pastries or pancakes.
Expert Tips
After simmering, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the majority of ground cinnamon particles. If you want a smoother syrup, substitute ground cinnamon with 3-4 cinnamon sticks. Leave sticks in the liquid to steep overnight for the best flavor.
Aim for a 1:1 ratio of water to sugar for a standard simple syrup. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
Label the container with the date it was made to ensure you use it within its shelf life. This helps you keep track of freshness and avoid using expired syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Granulated white sugar is commonly used for making simple syrup, but you can also use other types like brown sugar or even maple syrup for different flavor profiles.
Yes, you can substitute ground cinnamon with 3-4 cinnamon sticks. Simply let the sticks steep in the liquid overnight for optimal flavor infusion.
Homemade simple syrup should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. It can typically last for up to one month.
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Cinnamon Simple Syrup
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Equipment
- Small saucepan
- 16-ounce wide mouth mason jar for storage
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on medium heat, add water, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine and simmer until sugar dissolves. Once sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to low for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Strain cinnamon simple syrup with a fine mesh sieve to remove excess cinnamon particles. You may need to double strain.
- Allow liquid to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 cup of cinnamon simple syrup with a serving size being 1 tablespoon.
- Once the syrup has simmered, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to filter out most of the ground cinnamon particles. For a smoother texture, opt for 3-4 cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon. Allow the sticks to steep in the liquid overnight for optimal flavor extraction.
- Storage: Homemade cinnamon simple syrup should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month. Label the container with the date or make a note of its shelf life.
