Cinnamon basil

As the name implies, Cinnamon Basil has a slight cinnamon-y taste to it. I wouldn't start making cinnamon rolls with it, but there are certain savory dishes that it is a perfect compliment to. Many Greek and Middle Eastern meat-based recipes actually use cinnamon for flavor, and so Cinnamon Basil would also be an excellent addition. …

Cinnamon basil displays dark green leaves and cinnamon-colored stems. These basil plants contain cinnamite, a compound that gives the herb an intense, spicy aroma and cinnamon-like flavor. Interested in growing Cinnamon basil? Click here for more Cinnamon basil info.

Cinnamon Basil & Mint Dessert Pesto: I mistakenly planted what I thought was basil, but turned out to be cinnamon basil in a pot on my deck. My roommate thought the pot was free and planted mint a few days later.The experiment began!We watched our basil/mint compete against each other …

As the name implies, Cinnamon Basil has a slight cinnamon-y taste to it. I wouldn’t start making cinnamon rolls with it, but there are certain savory dishes that it is a perfect compliment t…

I have a pot of cinnamon basils that are growing pretty well in my balcony. I find them much easier to grow than sweet basils. They are no...

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 8 ounce…

CINNAMON BASIL

Cinnamon basil is a type of basil cultivar containing the compound methyl cinnamate which is responsible for its vibrant aromatic cinnamon...