Description
Indulge in the sweet, spicy goodness of homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy. This hard candy is infused with the warm flavor of cinnamon and makes for a delightful treat or a charming holiday gift.
Ingredients
Granulated Sugar:
3 ¾ cups
Light Corn Syrup:
1 ¼ cups
Water:
1 cup
Cinnamon Oil:
1 teaspoon (or to taste)
Red Food Coloring:
Optional
Powdered Sugar:
For dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and grease it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Cook Candy: Attach a thermometer and cook to 300°F without stirring.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon oil and food coloring.
- Pour and Cool: Pour into pan, cool for 1 hour, then break into pieces.
- Dust with Sugar: Toss pieces in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Cinnamon oil is potent; use in a ventilated area.
- Store candy airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Experiment with other flavors like peppermint or clove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 small pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
