Cinnamon
An aromatic spice made from tree bark, used in small amounts to give warmth to fruit, baking and some savoury dishes.
What it offers and why to use it
An aromatic spice made from tree bark, used in small amounts to give warmth to fruit, baking and some savoury dishes. Add small pinches to fruit and baking, or infuse sticks in milk and remove before serving.
Warm, sweet-smelling and woody.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose sticks or finely ground cinnamon with a clear aroma; Ceylon and cassia differ in flavour intensity.
Store
Store airtight in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from steam.
Prepare
Add small pinches to fruit and baking, or infuse sticks in milk and remove before serving.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Apple, pear, chocolate and milk.
How to substitute it
A small amount of mixed spice changes the flavour and must be measured separately.
Recipes with cinnamon
Quick puff pastry cinnamon rolls
Vegetarian
Caramelised apple cake with cinnamon crumble
Vegetarian
Spiced apple and pear galette
Vegetarian Includes 1 h 30 min chilling
Fluffy vegan pancakes
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