Mexican Cinnamon
Also known as: Canela de Ceylon
Soft Ceylon cinnamon, used in atole, coffee, and desserts. Essential Mexican cooking spice for seasoning meats, salsas, moles and traditional stews.
Estimated retail price
~£3.99 / 50g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Mexican Cinnamon, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 19 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Mole Poblano and Oaxacan Black Mole. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Mexican Cinnamon
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
MolesRed Pipián
TamalesSweetcorn Tamales
DessertsThree Milks Cake
DessertsChurros
DessertsMexican Rice Pudding
DessertsBuñuelos
DessertsCapirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
DessertsMexican Shortbread Biscuits
DessertsChongos Zamoranos
DrinksHorchata
DrinksChampurrado (Chocolate Atole)
DrinksVanilla Atole
DrinksMexican Clay Pot Coffee
DrinksTepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Mexican Cinnamon?
Mexican Cinnamon is used in 19 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Mexican Cinnamon in the UK?
You can buy Mexican Cinnamon online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Mexican Cinnamon be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
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