Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy – The Ultimate Fiery Homemade Treat
Bold and spicy red hot cinnamon hard candy with a glossy finish and classic snap, made from simple ingredients using the hard crack candy method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 pound candy
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil
- 10 to 15 drops red food coloring
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare a heatproof surface with a silicone mat or greased baking sheet.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the mixture reaches hard crack stage (300°F).
- Remove from heat immediately.
- Carefully stir in cinnamon oil and red food coloring.
- Pour the hot candy onto the prepared surface.
- Allow the candy to cool completely.
- Break into pieces and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Handle cinnamon oil carefully as it is very strong.
- Avoid stirring once the mixture begins to boil.
- Store candy in an airtight container to prevent stickiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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