Cinnamon Rock Candy Recipe
A delightful and crunchy Cinnamon Rock Candy recipe infused with spicy cinnamon oil, perfect for snacking or gifting.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- 15x10x1-inch sheet cake pan
Ingredients
Rock Candy Base
- 1 cup water
- 3.75 cups sugar
- 1.25 cups light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon oil adjust for spice
Finishing
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar for dusting
- Butter for greasing pan
Instructions
Instructions
- Butter a 15x10x1-inch sheet cake pan thoroughly, then line it with parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper as well to prevent the candy from sticking.
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, corn syrup, and red food coloring. Stir the mixture over medium-high heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan. Continue boiling the mixture without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which usually takes about 20 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat carefully. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon oil, adjusting based on your preferred spice level.
- Immediately pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the candy to cool undisturbed at room temperature for at least 4 hours until hardened. Once cooled, dust the candy surface with powdered sugar, flip out of the pan, peel off the parchment paper, and break into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the broken rock candy pieces in an airtight container kept in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and prevent sticking.
Notes
Use caution when working with hot sugar syrup, as it can cause severe burns. Adjust the cinnamon oil quantity to your taste preference; start with less to avoid overpowering spice. Dusting with powdered sugar helps prevent the candy pieces from sticking together. Ensure your candy thermometer is calibrated correctly for precise temperature measurement. Store candy in a dry place to prevent humidity from making it sticky or soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgSugar: 30g
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