Cinnamon Hard Candy
Transform your kitchen into a holiday wonderland with this irresistible cinnamon hard candy recipe! Perfectly spiced with the bold flavor of food-grade cinnamon oil and lightly tinted with optional red food coloring, this homemade treat offers a vibrant pop of flavor and color. Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, it’s a simple yet impressive confection that’s cooked to perfection at the hard-crack stage for a satisfyingly crisp texture. A dusting of powdered sugar ensures the candy pieces stay beautifully separated and ready to share. Whether you're gifting it in festive bags or enjoying it with loved ones, this classic candy recipe is a must-have for any occasion or season. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s as approachable as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.6667 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon oil (food-grade)
- 1 drop Red food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. Lightly dust the surface with powdered sugar to prevent the candy from sticking.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, ensuring that the bulb is submerged but not touching the bottom of the pot.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage). This will take about 25-30 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Once the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove it from heat and allow it to sit for about 30 seconds to let the bubbles subside.
Carefully stir in the cinnamon oil and red food coloring (if using). Be cautious as the cinnamon oil is potent and may cause strong fumes.
Quickly pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly with a heat-resistant spatula or by tilting the sheet gently.
Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature, about 15-20 minutes. Once hardened, use a mallet or the handle of a knife to break the candy into small pieces.
Dust the pieces with powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together.
Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.3 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 547.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
