Cinnamon Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of cinnamon syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Whole cinnamon sticks steeped in a 1:1 sugar syrup for a clear, warmly spiced coffee syrup with a touch of vanilla, no gritty ground spice.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 45 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
4.0 (10.0 g)cinnamon sticks (3-inch), broken in half
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine the sugar, water and broken cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat, cover and let the cinnamon steep for 30 minutes; taste and steep longer for a stronger syrup.
Strain into a clean bottle, discard the cinnamon and stir in the vanilla.
Cool completely, seal and refrigerate.

Tips

Snapping the sticks exposes more surface, so the syrup takes on flavor faster.
Ceylon cinnamon gives a softer, floral syrup; cassia (the common supermarket stick) is bolder and spicier.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cinnamon syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store cinnamon syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 3 weeks. Shake before using; discard if it turns cloudy or smells fermented.

Can I make cinnamon syrup ahead?

Make it up to 3 weeks ahead and keep it refrigerated.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Whole cinnamon sticks steeped in a 1:1 sugar syrup for a clear, warmly spiced coffee syrup with a touch of vanilla, no gritty ground spice.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

65 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

16.7g Carbs

0.0g Protein

16.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~780 cal · 0g fat · 200g carbs · 0g protein · 200g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 65 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 12 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 9 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 11 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 15 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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