Botanical name - Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Country of Origin - Sri Lanka
True sweet cinnamon from the original Zeylanicum trees found in Sri Lanka will grind up more easily when purchased in quill form.
Cinnamon is one of the world's most popular spices for baking. It is commonly found in cinnamon buns, cinnamon cookies, apple, and pumpkin pie. One of the most popular recipes is cinnamon raisin bread. Cinnamon is a must for baking, but it can also be used in other dishes as well. Adding cinnamon to sweet potatoes or acorn squash can really give it a zing. At breakfast, oatmeal generally benefits from a dash of cinnamon. Today the spice is found in recipes for many sauces and stews.