Description
Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic flavor of homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for holiday gifting or a special treat for yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Rock Candy:
- 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Mixture: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Boil until reaching 300°F without stirring.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon oil and food coloring if desired.
- Cool and Break: Pour onto the baking sheet, let it cool, then break into pieces.
- Storage: Toss pieces in powdered sugar and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using cinnamon oil.
- Package candies for gifting in cellophane or jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
