If you’ve been around for a while, you know how much I love being able to make things at home.

Whether it’s having a buttermilk substitute recipe up my sleeve or knowing how to make an amazing pumpkin pie spice, I like knowing how to make some key baking basics in my own kitchen.

You might think that making butter is just for your ancestors, but I can promise you that it’s not. Homemade butter has an incredible flavor and it’s unbelievably easy!

Whether you’re making it to impress dinner guests, turning it into a delicious compound butter, or simply looking for a way to use up excess heavy cream, knowing how to make butter is a trick that’s worth keeping in mind.

There are 3 easy ways to make your own butter using tools you likely already have on hand, so let’s talk through them.

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When you’re a veteran baker, sometimes you take for granted the tips and tricks you have learned over the years. 

Things like how to measure flour correctly or how to make a simple buttermilk substitute eventually become second nature, but there was a time when we all had to learn these things.

One of the most important techniques in baking is learning how to cream butter and sugar properly. But it’s also one of the things that we sometimes forget to teach new bakers!

If you’re new to baking and have been confused about why creaming butter and sugar together is important or how to know when it’s ready for the next step in the recipe, this is the post for you. We’re going to talk through the basics of this important technique and learn how it can change the outcome of your baked goods.

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Without a doubt my most popular recipe this time of year is my slow cooker apple butter. And there’s really no question why! It’s incredibly easy and absolutely delicious.

One of the most common questions I get about the recipe is: Can I can this apple butter?

I didn’t grow up with a grandmother who canned food, so I never messed around much with it. It always seemed really intimidating to me. But I called up my friend Megan and asked her to teach me what I needed to know to can my apple butter.

I don’t think I’ll become a master canner, but it’s nice to know how to preserve one of my favorite fall foods without taking up a bunch of space in my freezer. 

So let’s talk through the basics on how to can apple butter!

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Sometimes I don’t know where I’d be without my baking basics. I’ve saved myself so many extra trips to the grocery store by knowing how to whip up a buttermilk substitute, how to make pumpkin pie spice at home, and how to make powdered sugar. 

You’ve probably seen jars of cinnamon sugar in the spice aisle at the grocery store. Maybe you’ve even bought it before! But from now on, you won’t need to.

Once you know how to make cinnamon sugar, you’ll be able to keep a jar of it on hand at all times.

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON SUGAR

Cinnamon sugar is one of the most useful things you can keep in your pantry, especially if you have a bit of a sweet tooth. 

Like simple syrup, it’s one of those things that you CAN buy at the store. But once you realize how easy it is to make and you know the ratio to use, I bet you’ll save yourself some money and make it at home.

The most important thing you need to know when it comes to making cinnamon sugar is the ratio to use.

My preferred ratio is: 1 part cinnamon to 4 parts granulated sugar by volume.

Once you’ve got that down, you can make as much or as little as you need!

Ratio examples

Here are a few ratio examples for you, so you can see how you can make anywhere from a small amount to a larger volume:

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 4 teaspoons (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon + ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon + ½ cup sugar

As you can see, it’s easy to scale this up or down however you like. 

You don’t even have to use traditional measuring spoons or cups! Any scoop or spoon you have lying around your kitchen will work – just use 1 scoop of cinnamon for every 4 scoops of sugar.

USES

Need some usage ideas? I’ve got you covered.

The most common uses are for making cinnamon toast or using it to coat snickerdoodle cookies (or to top snickerdoodle blondies), but there are a whole bunch of options beyond those.

Sprinkle it on top of blondie bars, muffins, or quick breads before baking, such as apple bars, zucchini muffins, or banana bread.

Add it to your morning oatmeal, sprinkle it on top of bread pudding before baking, or use it to make cinnamon tortilla chips for a delicious snack.

And don’t forget donuts and pretzels! You can make cinnamon sugar soft pretzel bites or cinnamon sugar pretzels with your favorite hard pretzels. Skip the glaze on homemade doughnuts and cake donuts and go for a coating of this goodness instead. 

Feeling snacky? Try candied pecans or air fryer cinnamon sugar knots.

Even drinks are made better with it! It makes a great rim for apple cider margaritas, or sprinkle it over spiced apple cider.

STORAGE

Once you’ve mixed up your cinnamon sugar, store it in an airtight container, such as a glass jar. Label it and store it in a cool, dry place and it’ll keep pretty much forever.

Like all ground spices, the cinnamon will start to lose some of its flavor after about 6 months, but the mix itself will still be good – it just might not pack as much punch.

See? Now that you know how to make cinnamon sugar, you can pass by it at the store and keep a jar of it in your pantry at all times!

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How to Make Cinnamon Sugar

Cinnamon sugar is one of the most useful spice blends you can keep in your pantry! Learn the best ratio for how to make cinnamon sugar as well as ways to use it.

Course Baking Basics

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Jamie

Ingredients

• 1 part ground cinnamon
• 4 parts granulated sugar

Instructions

• Whisk together and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use the above ratio to make as much or as little cinnamon sugar as you need. Common examples:

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 4 teaspoons (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon + ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon + ½ cup sugar

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Today I’m bringing you another kitchen how-to. 

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much I love sharing these posts with you. Whether it’s knowing how to throw together a quick buttermilk substitute, how to measure flour correctly for better baking results, or how to make perfectly round cookies, these are some of my favorite tips and tricks.

One of the most frequent questions I get asked about nearly all of my recipes is, “Can this recipe be frozen?”

And when it comes to cake and cupcakes, I am happy to say YES! 

But there are some differences in how to freeze cake depending on if it’s frosted or not, whole or sliced. So let’s dive into how to tackle each of these.

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I’ve told you guys before how TikTok is my new favorite social media platform. I get so many great tips and tricks there, whether it’s a recipe for cinnamon rolls with heavy cream or how to make your cookies perfectly round.

Yes, you read that right. Perfectly round cookies!

I saw this trick several months ago. I can’t find the original video, but it showed the creator using a cup to reshape her freshly baked cookies into perfect circles.

I am happy to eat cookies in any shape or size, but sometimes I do want mine to look really nice, so I gave this trick a try and it worked great!

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There are a handful of cooking and baking basics that I think every home cook should know.

These are things like how to make a buttermilk substitute, how to brown butter, how to roast garlic, and how to caramelize onions.   

Sure, you could probably go your whole life without needing to do these things, but they’re super easy tricks that can not only make your life easier, they make your life more delicious.

I can promise that once you know how to caramelize onions, you’ll be looking for all sorts of ways to use them from breakfast to lunch to dinner. 

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I spend way too much time in my kitchen, so I’ve tried a lot of cooking and baking tips and tricks out over the years.

Some of them are great, like my buttermilk substitute or knowing how to soften brown sugar. Some of them aren’t as great and I never do them again.

I’ve filled a lot of cupcakes in my day, so I’ve tried out a lot of methods. And I can say that I’ve found my hands-down favorite method, so that’s what I’m sharing with you today.

Once you learn how to fill cupcakes, you’ll be unstoppable!

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Long-time readers will know that I am a big fan of keeping a bunch of baking and cooking basics at your fingertips.

I can’t tell you how often I need to whip up a buttermilk substitute or know how to brown butter or how to roast garlic.

You could probably go your whole life without knowing how to poach eggs, but it’s a great trick to know if you want to take your brunch game to the next level. Or if you really love a runny egg yolk!

Luckily, poaching eggs is a lot easier than you probably think.

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Toasted coconut is one of my favorite ingredients to add to baked goods. Although I love me some coconut straight from the bag, toasted coconut is definitely my favorite.

Did you know that coconuts made their own way around the world? Of course, traders brought them with them on travels 2,000 years ago, but because it can float, it’s also thought that the coconut spread itself throughout the subtropics.

I know that’s a little more history than I regularly delve into, but coconuts are pretty fascinating. And tasty. Plenty tasty.

I find that coconut is one of those ingredients that most people either love or hate. I definitely fall into the love category. 

If you also love it, find out how to toast coconut to make it even more delicious! I’ve got 3 simple methods to share with you, so let’s get to it.

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