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what to do with cinnamon basil

Ruth1952
18 years ago

I planted some cinnamon basil just for fun. Does anyone have recipes for me to try? Thanks

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  • ltcollins1949
    18 years ago
  • Daisyduckworth
    18 years ago

    Add some of it to apple pie fillings and to apple sauce when serving pork or ham. It goes well with pears, too.

    Infuse 3-4 sprigs Basil or Cinnamon Basil in the milk called for in any milk-based dessert using apricot, berries, citrus, nectarine, or cinnamon desserts.

    Baked Apples with Cinnamon Basil
    1 cup water
    1/2-1 cup honey, to taste
    8 sprigs cinnamon basil
    4 large baking apples

    Preheat oven to 180C. Combine water, honey and 4 sprigs of the basil. Bring to the boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, core the apples and place in a baking dish. Remove syrup from heat, strain out the basil and fill the cavities of the apples with some of it. Reserve remaining syrup. Bake apples for 30-45 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached, basting occasionally with the reserved syrup. Serve warm with a sprig of cinnamon basil as garnish.

    Cinnamon Basil Cupcakes
    1/4 cup fresh cinnamon basil
    1/3 cup oil
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 egg
    1 cup flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 cup sour cream or milk
    1/4 cup milk
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    Puree cinnamon basil with oil in a blender. Combine with sugar and egg. Sift together flour and baking powder and add to oil mixture with remaining ingredients. Bake at 200C for 12 minutes.

  • HanArt
    18 years ago

    This is from Southern Herb Growing:

    Cinnamon Basil Lime Cookies

    2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2/3 cup butter, softened
    1 cup sugar
    1 egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 tablespoons fresh cinnamon basil, chopped
    1 tablespoon finely chopped lime peel
    1 cup pistachios, chopped

    Sift first 3 ingredients; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter at medium speed until light. Gradually beat in sugar; add egg, vanilla, basil, and lime peel, beating until very light and fluffy.

    At low speed, beat in dry ingredients in 3 or 4 additions. Mix in chopped nuts, using hands if necessary.

    Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a roll 6-7 inches long. Roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.

    When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°. Cut dough into 1/8 inch slices and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown (do not overcook). Immediately remove from sheet with spatula and place on wire rack to cool. When completely cool, store in airtight container.

    NOTE: Rolls of dough may be frozen. Thaw for a short time in refrigerator before baking.

  • Ruth1952
    Original Author
    18 years ago

    Thank you so much your help. I love these suggestions!!