How to Use cinnamon in a Sentence

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  • Cinnabon places ovens filled with warm cinnamon rolls near the front of its stores.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Core the apples, sprinkle them with cinnamon and bake until soft.
    Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Serve over ice, garnished with lime, apple slices or matchsticks, cinnamon sticks and or thyme.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The dish consists of sauteed rice, caramelized onions, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric topped with white flaky fish.
    Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This recipe makes judicious use of cinnamon and a slug of good whiskey for some how-did-you-make-these yumminess.
    Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • For a slightly different treat, cook biscuit dough on a stick and dip it in butter and cinnamon sugar.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Carnival rides, games and cinnamon buns are all in close proximity.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2022
  • The dessert features vanilla ice cream blended with caramel and cinnamon sugar, all topped with a sweet churro, whipped cream and a cherry.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Pair the bitters with warm spices such as ginger and cinnamon for alternating ripples of heat and numbness.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The bakery also offers cupcakes, muffins, cookies, brownies and cinnamon rolls.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022
  • In small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water then stir slurry into the apples, along with a pinch of cinnamon.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Taste: The extreme aromas dialled right down now and give way to BBQ corn, chocolate mousse and cinnamon.
    Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Butter, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon come together to make this impossible-to-resist dessert.
    Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Step 1Stir together water, sugar, heavy cream and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • The cinnamon from the apple butter and the pear make a great duo.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Add in the sugar, cinnamon and milk and beat with a fork.
    Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The cream cheese glaze is slightly tangy, which brings out the flavors of the dough and cinnamon.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
  • Adding some cinnamon and raisins to the dough can be lovely.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Some tell you to stir the cinnamon sugar into the butter, then slather it on the bread.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2023
  • Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of turmeric and a small pinch of cinnamon.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • It’s earthy, with a bit of cinnamon, and is the most sessionable beer on this list.
    Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Add 2 cups oat milk and 2 cups water to saucepan with stick of cinnamon.
    Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The bun itself is thick, full and fanned out to the nape of her neck with layers of hair wrapped around the base for a chic cinnamon roll vibe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Your home will smell like baked apples (that have just a pinch of cinnamon on them).
    Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 28 Sep. 2022
  • A little hint of caramel notes complements the warm spice of the cinnamon in the topping.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The syrup is made with pineapple skin, cinnamon and clove for a fresh and slightly spiced taste.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Add a dash of cinnamon and a drop of coconut oil for flavor.
    Women's Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The wagyu sliders are also served on the rolls and if you book brunch, the rolls are coated in a warm cinnamon sauce.
    Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Made with cinnamon and three times the garden-fresh goodness, what's not to love?
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • Add the agave and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form, 2–3 minutes, then beat in the cinnamon.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023

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