Cinnamon sticks, or ‘quills’, are made from long pieces of bark that are rolled and dried.
One of the most common kitchen spices, Cinnamon has a sweet, spicy flavour & woody fragrance and is used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes
Suggested Uses
The cinnamon quills can be used whole in curries and stews, where the long cooking draws out the flavour, then remove before serving.
- Cinnamon is great for pickling and in preserved goods.
- Cinnamon sticks are perfect grated on top of cappuccinos and other hot drinks, and are essential in spiced Mulled Wine.
Add to a poaching liquid for fruit, especially poached pears
- In savoury dishes, cinnamon adds an exotic Middle Eastern flavour that is especially suited to lamb and chicken – try it in your casseroles or stews!
- Add to curries and savoury rice dishes