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A flip lock bottle with a brown simple syrup and cinnamon sticks in the back.
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Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Cinnamon simple syrup is a flavorful syrup made by combining cinnamon sticks, sugar and water. It can be used as a sweetener and flavoring in different drinks and desserts. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Kristin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks Broken up

Instructions

  • Start off by breaking apart the cinnamon sticks into a few pieces.
  • Fill a small pot with the water and sugar. Start to warm over medium heat until the sugar begins to dissolve. Mix well. 
  • Add in the cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Reduce down to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes or until the syrup is a brown color and smells like cinnamon. 
  • Remove from the heat and allow to slightly cool. 
  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and run the liquid through, catching all the bits of cinnamon in the strainer. 
  • Toss the cinnamon sticks and save the syrup in a glass bottle or container.

Notes

Makes about a cup of simple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg