Description
Indulge in the sweet and spicy delight of homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy. This crunchy, red-hued treat is bursting with cinnamon flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a kick.
Ingredients
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Sugar Mixture:
- 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil (or to taste)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a 15×10-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter it.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon oil and red food coloring. Pour onto prepared sheet and let cool.
- Break and Dust: Once hardened, break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use cinnamon oil for best flavor.
- Experiment with different colors for various occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
