25 Tips for Using Cinnamon and 5 Great Cinnamon Recipes
1. For diarrhea, mix 1 to 3 tsp Cinnamon into 1 cup hot water and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain & drink.
2. A sprinkling of cinnamon can be a quick fix for a small cut. It may not only stop the sting, but help it heal faster too. Wash the cut thoroughly, pat dry, and sprinkle with powdered cinnamon before bandaging. A recent study confirms that cinnamon has natural antibacterial effects and is a natural anesthetic.
3. Sprinkle Cinnamon in with coffee grounds before brewing.
4. Sprinkle on chicken noodle soup for added flavor and instant cold remedy.
5. Mix in with hot cereals.
6. Sprinkle on frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
7. Mix in with regular vanilla yogurt (not frozen) and eat plain or use as a topping for pancakes, bagels, etc.
8. Top a cinnamon-raisin Bagel with vanilla yogurt mixed with cinnamon and place on baking sheet in toaster oven or broiler. Tastes like a frosted cinnamon roll!
9. Room Freshener: Combine 1 tsp Watkins Coconut Extract, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Orange Peel and 1 tsp Allspice. Simmer on low or set jar on register for nice fragrance throughout the house.
10. Put Cinnamon around plants to kill mold.
11. Combine Cinnamon with chocolate when making chocolate cake, puddings or hot chocolate.
12. Cinnamon flavors mashed pumpkin, winter squash or sweet potatoes.
13. Add 1 tsp Cinnamon with dry cream and instant coffee, put in the blender with hot water and drink.
14. Slice apples, put them in a plastic bag and add 1 tbl. Cinnamon and shake. Taste the sweetness!
15. Use on fish before frying, it helps eliminate odor.
16. Put Cinnamon on stored potatoes to keep potatoes from sprouting.
17. Mix with sugar and put in an empty Spice Jar with shaker for cinnamon toast.
18. If doing a pie crust in the microwave, use cinnamon on your fingers when crimping edge. The crust will look browned and have a good taste.
19. Mix Cinnamon with baking soda and use as a carpet freshener before vacuuming.
20. Make Baked Apples by sprinkling halved apples with a little brown sugar & Cinnamon. Microwave 1-2 minutes or just until tender.
21. For your Holiday beverages, add a dollop of whipped cream sprinkled & tinted with Cinnamon.
22. Dust your hamburger roll or bun very lightly with Cinnamon. Tastes Great!
23. Fruit on the grill…grill fresh slices of apples, peaches or pineapple and before serving, sprinkle with a dash of Cinnamon or Nutmeg or a splash of Vanilla.
24. Cinnamon is particularly good with lamb in Indian curries and various Greek dishes. Use it in beef stews & chili. Try it with grains such as rice pilaf, couscous and pearl barley as well as legumes like lentils and split peas.
25. Cinnamon Scents – 6 oz. Cinnamon, 2 1.2 oz. Nutmeg, 16 oz. Applesauce. Combine all ingredients; roll between waxed paper to desired thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Let air dry, turning daily to prevent warping. In hot weather cover to prevent drying too fast. While Cinnamon Scents are drying, punch a small hole in the top to later tie a small ribbon or yarn for hanging.
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Five Great Cinnamon Recipes |
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
"Easy to make, tasty fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Great as an appetizer or a snack. Great for anytime!"
INGREDIENTS
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
- 8 ounces raspberries
- 1 pound strawberries
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
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- 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- butter flavored cooking spray
- 2 cups cinnamon sugar
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit and spice mixture.
Homemade Granola
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed nuts
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dried fruit bits (apricots, raisins, apples)
On a large cookie sheet with sides, combine oatmeal, sunflower seed nuts, & coconut; mix well & spread out evenly. Bake at 300F. for 20 minutes, stirring several times. While the oatmeal mixture is baking, in a small saucepan, add butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, cinnamon & nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is combines; remove from heat. Remove cookie sheet from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350F. Add wheat germ to oatmeal mixture on cookie sheet. Pour warm honey mixture over oatmeal mixture. With a spoon or spatula, stir until mixture is thoroughly coated. Return to oven & bake 5 minutes more. Remove pan from oven & pour mixture onto a large piece of foil; cool completely. Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes 6 cups.
Honey Glazed Snack Mix
- 4 cups crispy corn cereal squares
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cherrios
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1- 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 tsp Butter Flavor
- 1 cup walnut or pecan halves
- 1 tsp Caramel Flavor
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
In large bowl combine cereal, pretzels, & nuts. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; stir in honey, Cinnamon, Butter Flavor & Caramel Flavor. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread on 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degree F for 12 to 15 min, stirring occasionally until glazed. Cool slightly; spread on waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in tightly sealed containers. Makes 6 cups
Mocha Cooler
- A refreshing summer drink for coffee lovers.
- 3/4 cup strongly-brewed Coffee
- 2 cups chocolate ice cream
- 1 tsp Watkins Double Strength Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Crushed ice, if desired
Place coffee, ice cream, Vanilla & Cinnamon in blender container. Process until smooth. Serve over crushed ice or top with whipped cream. Makes 2 servings
Cinnamon Bread
"This is a lovely way to start off your morning when you want a little something different than your usual. Note: If you don't have buttermilk you may substitute milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar to measure 1 cup."
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons margarine
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Measure flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla into large mixing bowl. Beat 3 minutes. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top.
- Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and butter, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over smoothed batter. Using knife, cut in a light swirling motion to give a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 50 minutes. Test with toothpick. When inserted it should come out clean. Remove bread from pan to rack to cool.
