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
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 135 ggranulated sugar
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- 475 mlwater
Equipment
saucepan · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 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
Gradually pour in the water while continuously whisking to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
About 1 min
- 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
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
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
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water if it has thickened too much.