How to Make Ground Cinnamon
Learn how to make ground cinnamon with whole cinnamon sticks in this easy tutorial.
Cinnamon is a necessary spice in our house! We use cinnamon in so many things. It’s pretty much in use daily! I add it to smoothies, tea, homemade applesauce, and baked goods like cinnamon rolls, apple crisp, and apple spice cupcakes.
In addition to keeping ground cinnamon in the pantry, I also often keep cinnamon sticks on hand. They’re a great addition to a cup of homemade hot cocoa or apple cider. I also use them in my elderberry syrup recipe.
But another great use for whole cinnamon sticks is grinding them to make freshly ground cinnamon. I’m an avid do-it-yourselfer, and I love making my own homemade spice blends. Apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, homemade ranch dressing mix, and homemade taco seasoning are just a few of the spice mixes I keep in my pantry.
Making your own homemade ground cinnamon is easy! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how easy it is, with a few different ways to make it.
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Supplies
While I’ve used several different methods for making homemade ground cinnamon in the past, today we’re going to focus on using a coffee grinder. If you just need a small amount of cinnamon to garnish a recipe, you may also want to invest in a microplane. This is a fun little gadget that allows you to simply grate the spice over a bowl or directly onto your recipe. I use this occasionally. But for today, the one supply you’ll need is below:
- Coffee Grinder
- Cinnamon Sticks I usually get my cinnamon sticks from our food co-op, Azure Standard, but they can also be found at various places online or at the grocery store.
How to Make Ground Cinnamon
- Break the cinnamon sticks into about ½-inch pieces.
- Place them in the grinder and grind for about 1 minute or until smooth.
Use immediately or store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for 6-12 months.
FAQ:
Can I make cinnamon powder without a grinder?
There are several other ways to grind the cinnamon sticks. You can use a high-speed blender or mortar and pestle. Or, you can place the cinnamon sticks in a plastic zipper bag and then pound the cinnamon sticks to break them up. You can then grind them finer by hand with the mortar and pestle. This is more labor-intensive, however.
How do you store ground cinnamon?
Store the ground cinnamon in an airtight container in the pantry away from sunlight.
How to Use Homemade Ground Cinnamon
Ground cinnamon can be used in so many recipes! Sprinkle it over coffee, tea, or other drinks like pumpkin spice lattes. Add it to cinnamon rolls, apple crisp, or homemade applesauce.
More DIY Pantry Staples
- Apple Pie Spice Recipe
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
- Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- How to Make Vanilla Extract
- How to Grind Your Own Flour
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How to Make Ground Cinnamon with Cinnamon Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Break the cinnamon sticks into about ½-inch pieces.
- Place them in the grinder and grind for about 1 minute or until smooth.
- Use immediately or store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for 6-12 months.
