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Simple Cinnamon Sauce

A simple, sweet sauce made with cinnamon, perfect for drizzling over desserts like apple pie, pancakes, or ice cream. It's quick to make on the stovetop and thickens into a smooth, pourable consistency.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
148 kcal
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Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Simple Cinnamon Sauce

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 135 ggranulated sugar
  • 2 tbspall-purpose flour
  • 2 tspground cinnamon
  • 475 mlwater

Equipment

saucepan · whisk

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Whisking the dry ingredients first helps prevent the flour from clumping when you add the liquid.

  2. 2

    Gradually pour in the water while continuously whisking to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Don't walk away from the stove, as the sauce can bubble up or stick to the bottom.

  4. 4

    Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

  5. 5

    Remove the sauce from the heat and serve warm.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
148.3kcal
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
37.8g
Fat
0.1g
Fibre
0.8g
Sugar
33.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water if it has thickened too much.

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