# What combines with cinnamon?

Cinnamon pairs best with blueberries, chicken, chocolate / cocoa and custards. See all 169 ingredients that combine with cinnamon, ranked from good to made for each other.

Cinnamon is a spice that is used in many cuisines. It has a warm and sweet flavor that pairs well with sweet and savory dishes. Cinnamon can be used to flavor fruits, vegetables, meats, and desserts. It pairs especially well with apples, pears, and sweet potatoes. Cinnamon can also be used in savory dishes, such as stews and curries.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** autumn, winter
- **Taste:** sweet, bitter, pungent
- **Intensity:** loud
- **Weight:** light–medium
- **Effect:** heating
- **Tip:** Add early in cooking.

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [blueberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/blueberries.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [chocolate / cocoa](https://whatcombines.com/with/chocolate__cocoa.md)
- [custards](https://whatcombines.com/with/custards.md)
- [desserts](https://whatcombines.com/with/desserts.md)
- [peaches](https://whatcombines.com/with/peaches.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [plums](https://whatcombines.com/with/plums.md)
- [pumpkin](https://whatcombines.com/with/pumpkin.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [acorn squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/acorn_squash.md)
- [apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/apricots.md)
- [bananas](https://whatcombines.com/with/bananas.md)
- [blackberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/blackberries.md)
- [butternut squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/butternut_squash.md)
- [cardamom](https://whatcombines.com/with/cardamom.md)
- [cherries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cherries.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)
- [coffee and espresso](https://whatcombines.com/with/coffee_and_espresso.md)
- [cranberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cranberries.md)
- [dried figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_figs.md)
- [dried plums](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_plums.md)
- [fresh figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/fresh_figs.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [greek cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/greek_cuisine.md)
- [honey](https://whatcombines.com/with/honey.md)
- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)
- [mexican cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/mexican_cuisine.md)
- [middle eastern cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/middle_eastern_cuisine.md)
- [moroccan cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/moroccan_cuisine.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [oatmeal / oats](https://whatcombines.com/with/oatmeal__oats.md)
- [pecans](https://whatcombines.com/with/pecans.md)
- [persimmons](https://whatcombines.com/with/persimmons.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [quince](https://whatcombines.com/with/quince.md)
- [raisins](https://whatcombines.com/with/raisins.md)
- [rhubarb](https://whatcombines.com/with/rhubarb.md)
- [saffron](https://whatcombines.com/with/saffron.md)
- [shrimp](https://whatcombines.com/with/shrimp.md)
- [star anise](https://whatcombines.com/with/star_anise.md)
- [vanilla](https://whatcombines.com/with/vanilla.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [afghan cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/afghan_cuisine.md)
- [african cuisine (south)](https://whatcombines.com/with/african_cuisine_south.md)
- [allspice](https://whatcombines.com/with/allspice.md)
- [almonds](https://whatcombines.com/with/almonds.md)
- [anise](https://whatcombines.com/with/anise.md)
- [aroma](https://whatcombines.com/with/aroma.md)
- [austrian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/austrian_cuisine.md)
- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [basmati rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/basmati_rice.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [belly pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/belly_pork.md)
- [berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/berries.md)
- [black-eyed peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/blackeyed_peas.md)
- [blood oranges](https://whatcombines.com/with/blood_oranges.md)
- [brisket beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/brisket_beef.md)
- [buttermilk](https://whatcombines.com/with/buttermilk.md)
- [calvados](https://whatcombines.com/with/calvados.md)
- [caramel](https://whatcombines.com/with/caramel.md)
- [caribbean cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/caribbean_cuisines.md)
- [cashews](https://whatcombines.com/with/cashews.md)
- [cheeks beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheeks_beef.md)
- [cheese, goat, fresh](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheese_goat_fresh.md)
- [chestnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/chestnuts.md)
- [chickpeas](https://whatcombines.com/with/chickpeas.md)
- [chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chile_peppers.md)
- [chili powder](https://whatcombines.com/with/chili_powder.md)
- [chinese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/chinese_cuisine.md)
- [christmas](https://whatcombines.com/with/christmas.md)
- [coconut and coconut milk](https://whatcombines.com/with/coconut_and_coconut_milk.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [cornish game hens](https://whatcombines.com/with/cornish_game_hens.md)
- [couscous](https://whatcombines.com/with/couscous.md)
- [cream cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream_cheese.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [curry leaves](https://whatcombines.com/with/curry_leaves.md)
- [curry powder and sauces](https://whatcombines.com/with/curry_powder_and_sauces.md)
- [dates](https://whatcombines.com/with/dates.md)
- [dried apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_apricots.md)
- [dried fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/dried_fruit.md)
- [eastern european cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/eastern_european_cuisines.md)
- [eggplant](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggplant.md)
- [endive](https://whatcombines.com/with/endive.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [fennel seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel_seeds.md)
- [fenugreek](https://whatcombines.com/with/fenugreek.md)
- [five-spice powder](https://whatcombines.com/with/fivespice_powder.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [german cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/german_cuisine.md)
- [green plantains](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_plantains.md)
- [ground ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ground_ginger.md)
- [ham](https://whatcombines.com/with/ham.md)
- [hazelnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/hazelnuts.md)
- [horseradish](https://whatcombines.com/with/horseradish.md)
- [indian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/indian_cuisine.md)
- [indonesian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/indonesian_cuisine.md)
- [iranian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/iranian_cuisine.md)
- [jalapeño chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/jalapeo_chile_peppers.md)
- [kidney beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/kidney_beans.md)
- [kumquats](https://whatcombines.com/with/kumquats.md)
- [latin american cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/latin_american_cuisine.md)
- [lemon basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_basil.md)
- [lemon verbena](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_verbena.md)
- [lemongrass](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemongrass.md)
- [lentils](https://whatcombines.com/with/lentils.md)
- [lobster](https://whatcombines.com/with/lobster.md)
- [loin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/loin_pork.md)
- [mace](https://whatcombines.com/with/mace.md)
- [malt](https://whatcombines.com/with/malt.md)
- [mangoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/mangoes.md)
- [maple syrup](https://whatcombines.com/with/maple_syrup.md)
- [mascarpone](https://whatcombines.com/with/mascarpone.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [molasses](https://whatcombines.com/with/molasses.md)
- [monkfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/monkfish.md)
- [nectarines](https://whatcombines.com/with/nectarines.md)
- [north african cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/north_african_cuisine.md)
- [nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/nuts.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [papayas](https://whatcombines.com/with/papayas.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [pheasant](https://whatcombines.com/with/pheasant.md)
- [poppy seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/poppy_seeds.md)
- [portuguese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/portuguese_cuisine.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [poultry](https://whatcombines.com/with/poultry.md)
- [preserved lemons](https://whatcombines.com/with/preserved_lemons.md)
- [quail](https://whatcombines.com/with/quail.md)
- [quatre épices](https://whatcombines.com/with/quatre_pices.md)
- [rabbit](https://whatcombines.com/with/rabbit.md)
- [raspberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/raspberries.md)
- [red wine vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/red_wine_vinegar.md)
- [ricotta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/ricotta_cheese.md)
- [rum](https://whatcombines.com/with/rum.md)
- [russian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/russian_cuisine.md)
- [rutabagas](https://whatcombines.com/with/rutabagas.md)
- [salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/salmon.md)
- [scallions](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallions.md)
- [scandinavian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/scandinavian_cuisine.md)
- [shanks veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/shanks_veal.md)
- [short ribs beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/short_ribs_beef.md)
- [shoulder pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/shoulder_pork.md)
- [southern italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/southern_italian_cuisine.md)
- [southwestern cuisine (american)](https://whatcombines.com/with/southwestern_cuisine_american.md)
- [spanish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/spanish_cuisine.md)
- [steak: skirt beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_skirt_beef.md)
- [summer squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer_squash.md)
- [swedish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/swedish_cuisine.md)
- [sweet plantains](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_plantains.md)
- [tamarind](https://whatcombines.com/with/tamarind.md)
- [tenderloin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/tenderloin_pork.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [turkey](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkey.md)
- [turkish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkish_cuisine.md)
- [turmeric](https://whatcombines.com/with/turmeric.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)
- [vegetables](https://whatcombines.com/with/vegetables.md)
- [vodka](https://whatcombines.com/with/vodka.md)
- [walnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/walnuts.md)
- [watermelon](https://whatcombines.com/with/watermelon.md)
- [whiskey](https://whatcombines.com/with/whiskey.md)
- [white rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_rice.md)
- [white sesame seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_sesame_seeds.md)
- [winter squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/winter_squash.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)
- [zucchini](https://whatcombines.com/with/zucchini.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon