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Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Cinnamon simple syrup is a game-changing pantry staple that transforms everyday drinks and desserts with warm, aromatic sweetness. This syrup takes just 10 minutes to make and requires only three ingredients: sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks. Whether drizzled over pancakes, stirred into coffee, or used as a cocktail base, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 64
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for a stronger flavor

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Glass jars or bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Pour 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar into a small saucepan. Combine before heating to ensure even dissolving and prevent crystallization.
  2. Drop 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks directly into the saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and let the syrup simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes without stirring.
  5. Watch as the syrup shifts from clear to a warm amber or light brown color, signaling that the cinnamon has fully released its flavors.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean glass jar or bottle, leaving the cinnamon sticks behind.
  8. Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature before sealing and storing.

Notes

Keep 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks in your finished syrup jar for continuous flavor infusion and a beautiful visual presentation. Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Use true Ceylon cinnamon sticks for a softer, sweeter flavor.