Description
Learn how to make delicious and nostalgic Cinnamon Rock Candy at home with this easy recipe. This homemade hard candy is perfect for the holidays or as a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil (food-grade)
Additional:
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring (optional)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer and cook to 300°F without stirring.
- Flavor and Color: Remove from heat, add cinnamon oil and red food coloring. Pour onto baking sheet and let cool.
- Break Candy: Once set, break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Handle hot sugar with care to prevent burns.
- Measure cinnamon oil accurately due to its potency.
- Store candy in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 5 small 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
