Description
Warm, spiced, and incredibly easy to make, this homemade cinnamon simple syrup is perfect for coffee, tea, cocktails, and desserts. Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes deliver cozy flavor all season long.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar (or half white, half brown sugar)
3–4 cinnamon sticks
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
3. Add cinnamon sticks and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and cover to steep for 1 to 6 hours.
5. Strain out cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla, if using.
6. Transfer to a clean glass jar or bottle with lid.
7. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Break cinnamon sticks before simmering for stronger flavor.
Use Ceylon cinnamon for subtle citrus notes, or cassia for bold spice.
Add 1 tsp vodka to extend shelf life to 1 month.
Great for coffee, cocktails, tea, or desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg