Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy
Recreate the nostalgic flavor of red hot cinnamon hard candy with this delightful homemade recipe that’s perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan: sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, monitoring closely until it reaches hard crack stage (300°F).
- Add cinnamon oil and red food coloring off heat, swirling gently.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool slightly.
- Stretch the candy until shiny and firm once it’s manageable.
- Cut or break the candy into pieces and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results and grease your baking sheet well to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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