Cinnamon Dolce Simple Syrup
- Michelle Finethy
- Aug 24, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 27
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This versatile syrup adds a warm, aromatic touch to everything from your morning coffee to festive cocktails. Whether you're drizzling it over pancakes, stirring it into tea, or mixing up a holiday-inspired drink, this syrup is a must-have in your pantry. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you'll have a homemade syrup that elevates any recipe it touches. Let's get started!
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Is Cinnamon Seasonal?
Cinnamon is not strictly a seasonal spice, although it is often associated with certain seasons, particularly autumn and winter. This association comes from its warm, aromatic flavor, which complements the spices commonly used in holiday baking like this Easter Favorite Cinnamon Carrot Cake . During these colder months, cinnamon is frequently used in recipes for spiced cookies, cakes, mulled drinks, and festive dishes.
However, cinnamon is available year-round and is used in various cuisines across the world at all times of the year. It’s a staple in many spice racks, used to flavor everything from desserts and beverages to savory dishes and even some traditional medicines. So, while cinnamon might be especially popular during certain seasons, it’s a versatile spice that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Simple Syrup Versatility
Recipes can be very forgiving if you don't have all the exact ingredients. The main thing that you need for a simple syrup for coffee is sugar and water. It can be granulated sugar or brown sugar. This recipe calls for steeped cinnamon sticks And a splash of vanilla. No vanilla? No problem! you actually have all the ingredients to make my cinnamon brown sugar coffee syrup... a personal favorite of mine! I'm a huge iced coffee girly so this is my go-to sweetener. Add a splash of milk and VOILA, a cinnamon spice iced coffee just like the baristas make! I'm a huge iced coffee girly so this is my go-to sweetener. Add a splash of milk and VOILA, a cinnamon spice iced coffee just like the baristas make!
How to Use Cinnamon Dolce Simple Syrup in Recipes
Think of this simple syrup as an additional sweetener to any recipe that you would generally add sugar. Simply cut back on the normal amount of sugar you would use for the recipe, and add in a Tablespoon at a time of this Cinnamon Dolce Simple Syrup. Remember, its concentrated sugar, thats why its important to reduce the amount needed from the baked goods recipe
I'm a huge iced coffee girly so this is my go-to sweetener. Add a splash of milk and VOILA, a cinnamon spice iced coffee just like the baristas make!
Recipes That Use Cinnamon Dolce Simple Syrup
How Long Will Cinnamon Dolce Simple Syrup Last?
Store this cinnamon dolce simple syrup in a glass bottle or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I use this syrup every day in multiple coffees (I'm a caffeine fiend, I know!) so it's not unheard of for me to double this recipe so I have enough to use for the full two weeks. I'm never worried about it going bad... only running out!!
Below are the exact containers I use. If you double this recipe, you will likely use 2 bottles. I keep one in my fridge to preserve the freshness and one at my coffee station to use daily 😊
