5 Deliciously Spicy Cinnamon Recipes

The Daily Meal
With a spicy taste and aromatics, cinnamon has infinite possibilities when cooking throughout the fall season.
With a spicy taste and aromatics, cinnamon has infinite possibilities when cooking throughout the fall season.

With fall just around the corner, it's time to break out the cinnamon spice to warm up your dishes. Most people assume cinnamon is solely used in baking, but it can also add flavor and warmth to savory dishes. Cinnamon is among the spices used in curries, can accompany savory apple dishes, and is also a key ingredient in Mexican hot chocolate. With a spicy taste and aromatics, cinnamon has infinite possibilities when cooking throughout the fall season.

With cinnamon's many uses, we put the Culinary Content Network and our staff to the test to come up with inventive ways to use the spice. Here are some of the highlights.

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Tailgate Cinnamon Turkey Chili Recipe

This is lighter and sweeter than your average chili and is perfect for the early fall months!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 finely diced onion
2 cloves of minced garlic
One 15.5-ounce can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth
One 14.5-ounce can of Del Monte diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, diced
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons white ground pepper
Pinch of light brown sugar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Coat the bottom of a pot with the olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic cloves until slightly tender. Brown ground turkey at medium heat. Add beans,chicken broth, and tomatoes to the pot. Add cinnamon, basil, cumin, white ground pepper, light brown sugar, grated Parmesan cheese and chili powder. Stir ingredients slowly until all are well-mixed. Lower the heat from medium to low, and simmer with lid on top for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Once the chili is slightly bubbling, serve immediately, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on each serving.

Recipe Details
Servings: 4

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Recipe

Cinnamon adds a touch of warmth and spice to these roasted sweet potatoes.

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Apple Cinnamon Walnut Muffins Recipe

Muffins have always been one of my favorite breakfasts, especially in the fall. Packing them with good-for-you ingredients makes the indulgence a little less guilty as well. These are great for energy and for keeping you alert and focused!

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Cauliflower in Cinnamon Tomato Sauce Recipe

This vegetarian dish incorporates cinnamon into a savory meal, combining it with curry powder and tomatoes to make a unique sauce for cauliflower. Serve it over rice for a heartier meal or as a side for just about any protein.

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Cinnamon Doughnuts Topped With Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

This sweet and moist treat is easy and fast to make. No special ingredients needed, just lots of cinnamon.

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-Emily Jacobs, The Daily Meal

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