Homemade Ground Cinnamon

This Homemade Ground Cinnamon is surprisingly easy to make.

Made with basic food grade cinnamon sticks, this ground cinnamon tastes just like the store bought ground cinnamon, but, at a fraction of the price.

What is ground cinnamon?

Ground cinnamon is basically cinnamon sticks (from Cinnamomum trees) that have been ground into a spice.

I like how there are so many uses for this popular spice.

Have you tried my Homemade Allspice Blend Recipe?

Allspice is often used in baking just like cinnamon is. Making your own allspice blend and cinnamon spice can be an inexpensive way to have these pantry items ready to use.

Store your homemade ground cinnamon in a spice jar for easy access. You can find a selection of spice jars here.

Why we love ground cinnamon.

Homemade ground cinnamon can be used anywhere that you would use the regular store bought variety. Cinnamon is certainly something that most everyone has in their pantry.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This cinnamon is versatile enough to use on anything from a barbecue rub to adding flavor to your homemade apple pie.
• It takes less that five minutes to make this recipe.
• Grinding your own cinnamon means that you know everything that is in it.
• Personalizing your cinnamon is as easy as adding granulated sugar to the jar to make cinnamon sugar.
• According to the experts, cinnamon is known for its potential health benefits.
• This homemade ground cinnamon can stay fresh tasting for up to a year

Ingredients needed to make ground cinnamon.

• Cinnamon Sticks. Use food grade sticks rather than sticks that intended to be used as potpourri or other uses.
• Optional Add-ins Including granular sugar, granular sugar alternative, ground nutmeg, or even ground ginger.

Tips for making the best ground cinnamon.

When selecting cinnamon sticks to use in this recipe, look for cinnamon sticks that are fresh and are a deep reddish-brown color. Also, the sticks should be firm and slightly oily and have a strong scent.

More helpful tips for you.

 

1. Average sized sticks were used in making my ground cinnamon. That would be about the size of your pinky finger in circumference.
2. A spice grinder was used to grind up my sticks. Alternative grinders that can be used include a good high powered blender or a Mortar and Pestle.
3. However, a food processor will not work as well as it cannot break the sticks down to the right consistency.
4. Toasting your cinnamon sticks can enhance their flavor for a better tasting ground cinnamon.
5. Clearly label your container with the ingredients and date of creation.
6. Don't forget to store this in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

How to make Homemade Ground Cinnamon

Prep Time: 5 Minutes .
Servings: about 8 ounces .

1. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry spice jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together.
2. Count out your cinnamon sticks and then break them into half inch pieces.
3. Place the pieces into your grinder, blender, or mortar.
4. Grind your cinnamon sticks until smooth (about a minute, depending on your method).
5. Make adjustments as needed and break down any chunks.
6. Use a funnel to transfer your homemade ground spice into your prepared jar
7. Lastly, label the jar with the ground cinnamon name and the date it was made on.

Expert Tip👉 If your cinnamon sticks are too big for your grinder or mortar, simple cut the recipe and use just 10 cinnamon sticks. You can make this in batches too.

How to store cinnamon.

This homemade ground cinnamon should be stored in an airtight container such as a spice jar. When properly stored in a cool location such as a pantry, this cinnamon can last up to a year, depending on the age of your ingredients.

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Homemade Ground Cinnamon, an easy recipe for making ground cinnamon spice for baking at home in a matter of minutes.

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