Cinnamon
Spice◎ Good year-round
Used in 21 of 45 cuisines (47%)
The sweet hug that spices up both dessert and stew.
Sweet-spicy bark with dominant cinnamaldehyde; warmly aromatic in both sweet and savory contexts.
Where it comes from
Once valued more than gold, cinnamon has historical roots in ancient Egypt, where it was used in embalming and ceremonial practices, signifying its esteemed status.
In the kitchen
Sprinkled or ground into both sweet pastries and savory stews, cinnamon adds depth and warmth, balancing flavors with its unique sweetness.
Nutrition (per 100g)
247kcalCal
4.0gProtein
1.2gFat
81.0gCarbs
53.1gFiber
Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database
Pairs well with
Sugar
Add sugar and cinnamon to warm dishes. The heat releases cinnamon's warmth, sugar rounds it out with sweetness.
Milk
Heat milk with a cinnamon stick. Spice infuses, adding warmth and depth to the creamy base.
Red Wine
Simmer in red wine for mulled warmth. Cinnamon deepens the wine's body, adding a spicy, cozy note.
Basmati Rice
A stick in the pot infuses warmth and a hint of spice, perfect for balancing the rice's natural sweetness.
Apple
Bake together at 350°F. Cinnamon's warmth deepens the apple's sweetness, turning it comforting and aromatic.
Pear
Sprinkle on pears before baking. The warmth of cinnamon deepens the pear's sweetness, adding a cozy, aromatic touch.
Raisin
Warm them together in a pan. Cinnamon's warmth lifts the raisin's sweetness, creating a cozy, aromatic blend.
Plantain
Dust with cinnamon after frying. The spice's warmth highlights the plantain's natural sweetness.
Sweet Potato
Roast sweet potatoes with cinnamon. The spice's warmth lifts the natural sweetness, creating a cozy, aromatic dish.
Yam
Roast yams with a dusting of cinnamon. The spice's warmth highlights the yam's natural sweetness, creating a cozy, aromatic dish.
Pumpkin
Simmer together in soups or pies. Cinnamon's warmth lifts pumpkin's earthy sweetness, creating a cozy, inviting aroma.
Coffee
Sprinkle in with the grounds. Cinnamon's warmth lifts coffee's bitter notes, creating a cozy, aromatic cup.
Oats
Add cinnamon while cooking oats. The spice's warmth deepens the oats' flavor, making it cozy and aromatic.
Banana
Sprinkle cinnamon on banana slices before baking. The spice warms and deepens the banana's natural sweetness.
Currant
Currants' acidity brightens cinnamon's warmth. Stew them together for a spiced compote or filling.
Orange
Simmer together in a syrup or sauce. Cinnamon's warmth wraps around orange's brightness, deepening the sweet notes.
Bitter Orange
Simmer with cinnamon for preserves. The warmth of cinnamon rounds out the sharp citrus edge.
Lingonberry
Add a stick while simmering. Warm spice rounds out the berry's sharpness, adding depth to the mix.
Brown Sugar
Simmer together in a sauce or dessert. Brown sugar's molasses notes deepen cinnamon's warmth, creating a cozy, inviting aroma.
dried fruit
Sprinkle cinnamon on dried fruit before baking. The warm spice lifts the fruit's natural sweetness.
Fruit
Sprinkle cinnamon over warm fruit. The spice lifts the fruit's natural sweetness, adding warmth and depth.
Sweet Cheese
Dust on top. Cinnamon's warmth cuts through the richness, adding a cozy, aromatic layer.
powdered sugar
Dust over pastries. The warm spice of cinnamon complements the sugar's sweetness, adding depth and aroma.
