Searching for kosher for Passover cinnamon is one of those small Pesach jobs that turns out to matter more than you expect. Cinnamon shows up all over a Passover kitchen: sprinkled over apple kugel, stirred into charoset, folded into muffins and macaroons, and dusted over fruit for a quick dessert. Because ground spices can be processed on shared equipment, the jar you used all year is not automatically right for the holiday, which is why a clear Passover certification matters. Below you will find our featured pick, Pereg Ground Cinnamon Powder, followed by cinnamon-flavoured Pesach favourites: Yehuda gluten-free cinnamon matzo, Manischewitz apple cinnamon muffin mix and Wissotzky cinnamon herbal tea. We also show you how to make your own cinnamon sugar with kosher for Passover sugar, and finish with three Pesach cookbooks to put it all to use. Every product is available on Amazon, and we link the OU’s Passover guide so you can check any product yourself before you buy.
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⭐ Featured Pick: Pereg Ground Cinnamon
The jar most Pesach kitchens need.
We lead with ground cinnamon because it is the item most people searching this topic actually need. It is the ingredient behind charoset, apple kugel, cinnamon sugar and almost every Passover dessert, so one good jar earns its place in the Pesach pantry. Buy it early, keep it with your Passover supplies, and use a clean, dry spoon each time so the jar stays fresh through the week.
🔎 Check it yourself
Do not just take our word for it. The OU publishes a Passover guide that lets you confirm a product before you buy. Open the OU Passover guide →
Kosher for Passover status should be reconfirmed each year. Packaging and certification can change, so check your local Kashrut Authority’s current Passover guide before relying on this for Pesach.
🍎 Cinnamon Favourites for Pesach
Matzo, muffins and tea with a warm cinnamon note.
Once you have your ground cinnamon, these three show how far a cinnamon note can go on Passover. The Yehuda gluten-free cinnamon matzo is a sweet snack for the week of Pesach, but flavoured matzo is not a replacement for plain matzo at the Seder, so check your family custom or ask your Rabbi. The Manischewitz apple cinnamon muffin mix makes an easy Pesach breakfast or lunchbox treat without any measuring of spices. The Wissotzky cinnamon herbal tea is a caffeine-free way to finish a heavy Seder meal. As with any packaged food, check the box you receive for the Passover symbol, because everyday versions of the same brand are not made for the holiday. For more hot drinks, see our Kosher for Passover Tea guide.
🧂 Make Your Own Cinnamon Sugar
Two certified ingredients, one jar.
Ready-made cinnamon sugar blends are convenient, but they can include added anticaking agents, so making your own is the safest way to keep the whole jar kosher for Passover. A good starting point is about four parts sugar to one part cinnamon by volume, for example half a cup of sugar to two tablespoons of cinnamon, then adjust to taste. Stir them together in a clean, dry jar and keep it with your Pesach supplies. Use it over baked apples, sprinkled on a warm kugel, dusted on strawberries, or stirred through yoghurt for a quick dessert. Choose plain granulated sugar with a Passover certification and avoid icing sugar for this, because icing sugar normally contains a starch and needs its own Passover certification. For more pantry basics, see our Kosher for Passover Baking Products guide.
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Pereg makes a wider range of Pesach herbs, spices and seasoning blends. Rather than repeat the full list here, see our guide to Kosher for Passover Spices, or browse the Pereg range on Amazon below.
📖 Pesach Cookbooks
Three cookbooks for cooking and baking through the holiday.
A jar of cinnamon is only as useful as the recipes you cook with it, and Pesach cooking asks more of a home cook than the rest of the year. These three cookbooks are a handy place to look when you want fresh ideas for baking, desserts and holiday meals once your pantry is stocked. Keep one in the kitchen from the first day of preparation so you can plan ahead, and add a few extra jars of cinnamon if you expect to bake more than once. For more ideas, see our Kosher for Passover Desserts guide.
🔎 What to Look For
Genuine kosher-for-Passover buying guidance.
Look for a Passover symbol, not just a year-round kosher mark. A regular kosher certification does not automatically cover Pesach. Check the package for the OU-P or another reliable Passover symbol.
Ground and whole cinnamon are different. Ground cinnamon is more exposed to shared equipment and added ingredients, so many families buy a certified jar. Custom varies for whole sticks, so ask your Rabbi if you plan to use them.
Watch out for blends. Ready-made cinnamon sugar and flavoured mixes can contain anticaking agents and other additives. Making your own from certified ingredients removes the guesswork.
Check your sugar. Icing sugar normally contains a starch, so choose plain granulated sugar with a Passover certification for cinnamon sugar.
Check the guide, then check the box. Passover guides are reissued every year and packaging can change, so confirm in the current guide and again on the package when it arrives. When in doubt, ask your Rabbi.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Kosher for Passover cinnamon, answered.
Is cinnamon kosher for Passover?
Cinnamon itself is not chametz and is not kitniyot, so it is permitted on Passover. The question is the product in the jar. Ground cinnamon can be processed on shared equipment or blended with other ingredients, so many families buy ground cinnamon that carries a Passover certification. Check the package for a Passover symbol and ask your Rabbi if you are unsure.
Do I need Passover certification on ground cinnamon?
Many authorities recommend it, because ground spices are more exposed to shared equipment and added ingredients than whole spices. Customs differ between communities, so follow the guidance of your own Rabbi or local Kashrut Authority. Our featured Pereg Ground Cinnamon Powder is the product we recommend for Pesach, and you can check it against the OU Passover guide yourself.
Can I use cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon on Passover?
Whole cinnamon sticks are simpler in terms of ingredients, which is why some people prefer them for tea, stewed fruit and compotes. Some communities still look for a Passover symbol on whole spices, so check your own custom. If a recipe calls for ground cinnamon, buying a certified jar is the easiest route.
Is cinnamon sugar kosher for Passover?
Homemade cinnamon sugar can be, as long as both ingredients are kosher for Passover. Mix a certified ground cinnamon with a certified granulated sugar. Ready-made cinnamon sugar blends are a different matter, because they can contain added anticaking agents, so look for a clear Passover certification or make your own.
Is cinnamon matzo kosher for Passover?
Flavoured matzo such as cinnamon matzo is a Passover-week snack and not a replacement for plain matzo at the Seder. Look for the Passover symbol on the box, as with any matzo product, and ask your Rabbi about your custom for flavoured or enriched matzo.
Is cinnamon tea kosher for Passover?
Herbal teas can be suitable for Passover when they carry reliable Passover certification, because flavourings and blends are where problems can appear. The Wissotzky Cinnamon Magic Herbal Tea we feature is one example. Our Kosher for Passover Tea guide covers more options.
Can I use my regular cinnamon on Passover if I buy it before the holiday?
That depends on the product and your custom. Everyday spices are not made with Passover in mind, so many families buy a Passover-certified jar and set it aside with their Pesach pantry. If you are unsure about a jar you already own, ask your Rabbi.
Where can I check whether a product is on the OU Passover list?
The OU publishes a Passover guide listing products that are certified for Pesach, and it is the quickest way to confirm a product before you buy. We link it in the guide above so you can check any item yourself. Kosher for Passover status is reissued each year, so use the current guide.
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