We did a detailed post on Cinnamon Basil back in 2013, however since that time I have discovered a number of new ideas for using it, so I thought I would share that as a Mini Herb of the Week.
Cinnamon Basil has lovely purple edges and purple stems making it a joy to have in the garden from a visual stand point, then you have the cinnamon scent and this is just a bonus. The subtle cinnamon flavor with a hint of basil goes with both sweet and savory dishes.
Cinnamon Basil Apple Spread
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon brandy
3 sprigs cinnamon basil
Cinnamon Basil has lovely purple edges and purple stems making it a joy to have in the garden from a visual stand point, then you have the cinnamon scent and this is just a bonus. The subtle cinnamon flavor with a hint of basil goes with both sweet and savory dishes.
Cinnamon Basil Apple Spread
8 ounce package cream cheese
2/3 cup apple, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tsp. cinnamon basil, dried and crumbled
2/3 cup apple, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tsp. cinnamon basil, dried and crumbled
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender.
Process until mixed, scraping down sides. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Got this recipe from the mystery book Indigo Dying, by Susan Wittig
Albert. You can use it as a syrup on French
toast or pancakes or even waffles, but it is also great in tea, especially
Chai.
Cinnamon Basil Honey
1
cup honey
2"
cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon brandy
3 sprigs cinnamon basil
In a saucepan, gently
heat together honey, spices and brandy. Put the basil sprigs into a sterilized
jar and pour the hot honey mixture over it. Cover and allow the flavor to
mellow for about a week.
Directions
Cinnamon Ginger Body Scrub
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp dried
cinnamon basil, crumbled
1 cup
olive oil (almond oil works well too)
In a bowl, combine the sugar, ginger, cinnamon
basil and oil. Mix vigorously with a fork until fully combined. Let the mixture
sit until the sugar has settled to the bottom of the bowl (about an hour).
There should be a thin layer of oil covering the mixture. If you need to add
more oil, do it now.
Scoop the mixture into an airtight container. Make
sure that the containers you choose seal completely, so the mixture doesn’t dry
up.
Directions to Use the scrub: While in the shower or at the sink, apply
the scrub to damp skin and scrub gently. Rinse with warm water.
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