Cinnamon, with its warm and inviting aroma, is a spice that not only suits sweet dishes, but can also add a surprising touch to savoury dishes. From breakfast to dessert, here are 8 delicious recipes in which cinnamon plays the starring role!
Cinnamon rolls
Start your day with the delicious smell of homemade cinnamon rolls. Roll out soft dough, brush with butter, sugar and cinnamon, roll into a long cylinder and cut into slices. Bake until golden brown and enjoy the warm, sticky treats.
Apple-cinnamon pancakes
Add a touch of cinnamon to your pancake batter and then top them with apple slices spiced in cinnamon. This sweet and savoury combination is perfect for a sumptuous weekend breakfast.
Cinnamon vegetable dish
Add a touch of cinnamon to roasted vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin for a surprising and aromatic twist. The cinnamon perfectly compliments the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Cinnamon glaze
Make a simple glaze from icing sugar, milk and a touch of cinnamon to drizzle over freshly baked biscuits, muffins or cakes. It adds a sweet and spicy dimension to your baking creations.
Cinnamon rice pudding
Boil rice in milk and add sugar, vanilla and a generous pinch of cinnamon for a creamy and comforting rice pudding. Serve hot or cold, garnished with a pinch of extra cinnamon.
Cinnamon-apple compote
Cook apple pieces with sugar, a dash of water and cinnamon until soft and aromatic. Serve this compote warm over pancakes, waffles or vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. More of a fan of apple-cinnamon jam? Then quickly read our tips for making your own jam!
Cinnamon bread pudding
Use old pieces of bread to make a tasty bread pudding and add a generous dash of cinnamon to the egg mixture for extra flavour. Bake until golden brown and crispy on the outside, but soft and creamy on the inside.
Whether you are looking for a sweet treat or a savoury dish, cinnamon adds an undeniable depth of flavour to all kinds of recipes. Try these ten recipes and discover for yourself the versatility of this beloved spice.