Cinnamon, ground

Ground cinnamon is a common spice usually made from ground Cassia cinnamon rather than true Ceyon cinnamon. Look for the more pungent ground Ceylon ground cinnamon (canela) in Mexican markets or grocery stores. Otherwise the most common ground cinnamon is Cassia.

Ground cinnamon has a multitude of uses from spicing up your coffee, to sauces, many Indian dishes and it is very common used in breads and pastries in Europe.  It is one of the most common spices used worldwide.

Substitutes For Ground Cinnamon

There are many substitutes and spice alternatives for ground cinnamon:

• Substitute 1 stick of true cinnamon for 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• OR use 1/8th teaspoon cinnamon extract for 1 stick of cinnamon

If you want a different flavor profile, for 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon called for use:

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (good for breads and pastries)
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice