Description
A delightful combination of spicy warmth and sweet crunch, perfect for sharing during holidays or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Continue to cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and immediately add cinnamon oil and a few drops of red food coloring. Stir quickly.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool until soft.
- Once cool enough to handle, pull and stretch the candy to make it glossy and thin.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Notes
Ensure your cookware is clean to avoid crystallizing. Work quickly when adding cinnamon oil and coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy, cinnamon, hard candy, holiday treats, homemade candy