Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Name: Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 4 h 8 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup light brown sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks - use more for more cinnamon flavor; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 8 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
46 kcal
Course
Drinks

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Iris Warren

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This easy homemade Cinnamon Simple Syrup adds subtle sweetness and warm spice to all your favorite drinks. Think coffee, cocktails, and tea. It also makes a beautiful gift during the holidays!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar or use half brown sugar and half granulated white sugar to let more cinnamon flavor through
4 cinnamon sticks - use more for more cinnamon flavor and break each into 2 or 3 pieces for even more flavor
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until all of the sugar has dissolved, stirring fairly constantly, 1-3 minutes.
Remove syrup from the heat and stir in vanilla. Cover and let syrup steep for 4 hours, longer if desired for even more cinnamon flavor. (See Note below)
Remove the cinnamon sticks and transfer the syrup to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Add to cocktails, coffee, iced coffee, and tea.

Notes

Note: If you want a deeper, stronger cinnamon flavor, use 4-6 fresh, high-quality cinnamon sticks. Break the cinnamon sticks into 2 to 3 pieces each, depending on how long they are. Then leave the cinnamon sticks in the jar when you store it in the refrigerator. If stronger cinnamon syrup is your goal, I recommend making this 5-7 days prior to using it - it will have much more deliciously spiced cinnamon flavor!