Recipes with Ceylon Cinnamon

1. Cinnamon Maple Butter Tarts

A Canadian classic with a Ceylon twist

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: chopped pecans or raisins
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, eggs, and Ceylon Cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Divide mixture evenly among tart shells, adding nuts or raisins if desired.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until filling is set and pastry is golden.


2. Cinnamon Apple Beaver Tails

Inspired by the famous Canadian pastry sold at winter festivals

Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:

  • ½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Stewed or caramelized apples (optional)
  • Butter (for brushing)
 Instructions:
  1. Make and proof the dough, roll into flat “tail” shapes.
  2. Deep fry until golden brown.
  3. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with Ceylon Cinnamon-sugar, and top with stewed apples.

 

3. Ceylon Cinnamon Pumpkin Soup

Perfect for chilly Canadian autumns

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups pumpkin puree (or roasted fresh pumpkin)
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or cream
  • 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions:
  1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
  2. Add pumpkin, broth, Ceylon Cinnamon, and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth, then stir in coconut milk. Serve warm with crusty bread.

 

 

4. Ceylon Cinnamon Spiced Granola

A healthy homemade breakfast or snack option

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chopped nuts, dried cranberries
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Spread on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Cool and store in an airtight container.

 

 

5. Ceylon Cinnamon Chai Latte (Canadian Style)

A cozy drink for winter months

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
  • 1 black tea bag
  • ½ tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions:
  1. Heat milk in a saucepan with Ceylon Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and vanilla.
  2. Add tea bag and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain into a mug, stir in maple syrup, and enjoy.