SC - re: candied cinnamon

[kat]

> >
> > The mere soaking of the cinnamon bark in sugar water may alter the
> > texture
> > of the bark.
> >
> 
> Stefan, I use whole cinnamon in cordialmaking, and I notice they get
> soft and spongy, though when they dry out they return to the original
> consistancy. I would imagine that if they are candied, the sugar would
> permeate between the fibre bundles and change the texture to something a
> bit more resiliant. I have never tried candying cinnamon sticks, bu i
> may give it a whirl after i get home tomorrow.
> margali


OOOOHHHH!!!!!  Brilliant flash...

Wonder what would happen if I attempted candying those cinnamon sticks I pull out of the vodka after soaking them for cordial?  At that point, they ARE still cinnamony; but much less potent...

Hmmmmmm.....

	- kat



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