mezzomediCinnamon
Warm and sweet cinnamon, fragrant woody note for Maghrebi sweet and savory dishes.
Cinnamon is a sweet and warming spice, with a very characteristic sweet-spicy taste. In Mediterranean cuisine, it perfumes sweet preparations, slow-cooked stews, and dishes with Middle Eastern influence. It brings warmth and aromatic depth without harshness.
Best pairings
Sweet potato Classic88%An essential Eastern Mediterranean combination: the roasted sweetness of sweet potato marries the warm sweetness of cinnamon.
Mahleb Classic88%An iconic duo from the Levant and Maghreb, spicy warmth that marries with the subtlety of mahleb.
Chestnut Classic86%A common Mediterranean spice that accentuates the sweet and caramelized notes of roasted or candied chestnuts.
Orange blossom water Classic85%Orange blossom's sister spice in North Africa, cinnamon highlights its floral sweetness in pastry creams and sweet fillings.
Rose water Classic85%Warm sweet spice; cinnamon warms and structures floral lightness.
Apple Classic84%Cinnamon sweetens cooked apples (pie, compote) since Mediterranean antiquity.
Pistachio Classic84%Sweet powdery spice; cinnamon warmth that creates harmony in Levantine pastry.
Grape Classic84%A warm spice that elevates fresh or dried grapes; a cinnamon note omnipresent in the Mediterranean.
Orange Classic82%Cinnamon and orange, in Moroccan salads and pastries.
Pear Classic82%An essential sweet-spicy pairing in Provence and Italy for poached fruits.
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What goes with cinnamon?
Cinnamon pairs especially well with sweet potato, mahleb, chestnut, orange blossom water and rose water. An essential Eastern Mediterranean combination: the roasted sweetness of sweet potato marries the warm sweetness of cinnamon.
What can I substitute for cinnamon?
If you don't have it, try: nutmeg, ginger, clove.