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Cinnamon is in apple pie, cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodle cookies, and cobblers, to mention a few.
From gourmetsleuth web site 1 stick of true cinnamon = 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 1/8th teaspoon cinnamon extract From the Cook's Thesaurus One part flavoring oil is roughly equivalent to four parts extract, but this may vary according to the products used. To be safe, begin by substituting 1/8 teaspoon of oil per teaspoon of extract, then add more drops of oil until you're satisfied with the flavor. So 1 tsp of cinnamon extract = 1/8 tsp of cinnamon oil = 4 tsp ground cinnamon = 8 sticks of true cinnamon
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Cinnamon
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One cinnamon stick yields approximately 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon. So, 4 tsp. ground cinnamon = 8 cinnamon sticks.
I'm not aware of any difference. Decades ago terms like "finely powdered" were standardized terms that referred to the size of pharmacist's sieve the product could pass through. Today, though, I'm not aware of any difference between "cinnamon powder" and "ground cinnamon".
The amount of powdered cinnamon you get from a cinnamon stick is a little more than the stick itself. As cinnamon is ground, it's dry properties cause it to absorb moisture out of the air, and that causes the appearance of more ground cinnamon. You will usually get about one teaspoon of ground cinnamon from a cinnamon stick.
Ground cinnamon is more potent in flavor and aroma compared to cinnamon sticks. Ground cinnamon is often used in baking and cooking to add a strong cinnamon flavor, while cinnamon sticks are milder and are commonly used in simmering liquids like soups, stews, and mulled drinks to infuse a subtle cinnamon taste.
Ground cinnamon is infact different then cinnamon powder. Ground cinnamon in not and worn down and "soft" as cinnamon powder. if a recipie says to put in ground cinnamon make sure the label says " cinnamon powder " or vice versa.
Yes!! 1 stick= 1 tsp ground cinnamon oz. = 8 to 10 sticks (5" in length) 1 stick = 1 tsp ground
The main difference between using a cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon in baking recipes is the texture and intensity of flavor. Cinnamon sticks are whole and can be infused into liquids for a milder, more subtle flavor, while ground cinnamon is finely powdered and provides a stronger, more concentrated taste. Ground cinnamon is easier to incorporate into dry ingredients, while cinnamon sticks are often used for infusing flavors in liquids like milk or syrup.
While cinnamon is a natural plant, being obtained from the inner bark of several trees. Ground cinnamon is man-made.