Cinnamon sticks
Cinnamon sticks are a highly valued spice in Mexican cuisine. They are used in both desserts and savoury dishes, providing a warm and comforting flavour. They are a key ingredient in beverages like hot chocolate and in traditional sweets.
Estimated retail price
~£1.80 / 25g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cinnamon sticks, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce, Pork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli Sauce and Mexican Walnut Pie (Pay de Nuez). 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 Cinnamon sticks
StewsPork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
StewsPork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli Sauce
DessertsMexican Walnut Pie (Pay de Nuez)
DessertsSweet Potato and Pineapple Candy (Dulce de Camote)
Sopas Y CaldosGoat Broth
DessertsSopapillas
DessertsCajeta Quemada (Burnt Goat Milk Caramel)
DessertsSuspiros de Monja (Nun's Sighs Fried Pastry Puffs)
StewsChicken in Prune and Mulato Chilli Sauce
StewsBeef Adobo with Pasilla Chilli
StewsBirria Grilled Cheese with Consommé
FusióNChurro Ice Cream Sandwich
FusióNMexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
FusióNTres Leches Cupcakes
Pan Y ReposteríAOrange Polvorones (Mexican Shortbread Biscuits)
Pan Y ReposteríAPiedras Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Rolls
Pan Y ReposteríANorthern Mexican Pine Nut Empanadas
DessertsYucatecan Caballero Pobre
DrinksChristmas Ponche with a Kick
BasicsPiloncillo Sugar Syrup
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 Cinnamon sticks?
Cinnamon sticks is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce and Pork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli Sauce. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Cinnamon sticks in the UK?
You can buy Cinnamon sticks online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Cinnamon sticks 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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