Cinnamon Rock Candy
A delightful sweet treat featuring a cinnamon kick, perfect for a healthier candy option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the pan)
- 1 sheet Parchment Paper
- 4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Purified Water
- 1 teaspoon Water-based Red Food Coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Candy Oil
- 1 cup Confectioner’s Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, purified water, and red food coloring in a large saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it boils, then boil for 3 minutes.
- Monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Stir briefly when it approaches 300°F to prevent burning before returning it to heat.
- Add cinnamon candy oil immediately after removing from heat.
- Pour the hot mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool for 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
- Dust with confectioner’s sugar before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Make this candy in batches for long-lasting enjoyment and adjust sweetness by using sugar substitutes as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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