How to make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Making a delicious cinnamon simple syrup (no clumps!) at home is super easy!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup of syrup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar (or white sugar) (See NOTE)
- 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Bring the cinnamon pieces and water to a boil. You can break your cinnamon sticks into large pieces. This is optional but it helps extract the stronger cinnamon flavor.
- Once it comes to a boil, add the sugar. Stir to dissolve.
- Lower the heat to simmer and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup and let it cool.
- Store in the refrigerator (for up to a month) and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using Ceylon cinnamon, use up to 3 sticks. If you are using Cassia cinnamon, use 1 to 2 sticks.
- You don't have to break your cinnamon sticks into large pieces. I wanted to extract a stronger flavor but it's optional.
- If you are using Ceylon cinnamon, use white sugar.
- If you enjoy a hint of molasses flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- If you want your syrup to be not as dark in color as mine, use white sugar instead of brown sugar.
