To this day, cinnamon is one of my favorite ingredients - the delicious flavor fragrant and spicy.
Cinnamon comes from theinner barkof multiple tree species.
Harvesters scrape off the outer layers to reveal the inner, wetter bark.
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The bark dries for several hours, naturally curling into quills (or sticks) in the process.
Finally, it is cut into small pieces and sold.
Cinnamon Sticks vs. Any recipe where you simmer or slow-cook the dish for an extended timeframe is well suited for whole cinnamon.
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Before serving, you could remove the stick if desired, or leave it in to add visual appeal.
Additionally, it works well for mixing into marinades or spice seasonings.
Use 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for 1 cinnamon stick.
Instead, start with a small amount, taste, and adjust as needed.
Ground cinnamon can last up to 3 years, though the peak flavor is best within a year.
Whole cinnamon should last you 3-4 years.
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