What is happening with my cinnamon?
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October 23rd, 2011
I have noticed that sometimes when I cook cinnamon in water and sugar it goes very sludgey around boiling point and other times it doesn’t. I have been using different sources of cinnamon, but I swear sometimes it sludges and sometimes it doesn’t. Does anyone know what cinnamon is doing what?
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I’ve noticed that cinnamon can be difficult. It doesn’t really dissolve. I’d try making the syrup (water and sugar) first. Let it cool. Then whisk the cinnamon in.
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It doesn’t dissolve because it’s ground up tree bark. No surprise there.
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You gould use cinnamon oil too but it only takes a drop and it is really expensive buy comparison. If you’re interested, PM me and I’mm send you a link. I don’t want to spam up the thread.
Does cinnamon oil add the same flavour as cinnamon powder?
yes. Just way more concentrated.
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