Hot Cinnamon Candy
Add a fiery touch of nostalgia to your homemade treats with this irresistible Hot Cinnamon Candy recipe! Perfectly spiced with bold cinnamon oil and tinted a vibrant red, these glistening, hard candy pieces are the ultimate balance of sweet and spicy. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, this recipe uses a classic candy-making technique to achieve the perfect hard-crack texture. A dash of powdered sugar ensures the candies stay beautifully separate and easy to enjoy. Whether you're looking to impress guests with homemade gifts or simply craving a bold burst of cinnamon flavor, this recipe promises to deliver candies that are as delicious as they are stunning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon oil
- 8 drops Red food coloring
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and lightly dusting it with powdered sugar. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it does not touch the bottom.
Allow the mixture to reach 300°F (hard-crack stage) without stirring to prevent crystallization.
Immediately remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the cinnamon oil and red food coloring. Be cautious, as cinnamon oil is potent and may release strong vapors.
Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a heat-resistant spatula if needed.
Let the candy cool completely at room temperature, about 20-30 minutes, until fully hardened.
Once hardened, break the candy into small, bite-sized pieces using a mallet or the back of a spoon.
Dust the candy pieces with powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 697.4 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 695.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 2 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.
