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Classic Homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy Recipe

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Make bold, spicy, and sweet homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy. This recipe is straightforward, resulting in crunchy, vibrant red hard candy perfect for holiday treats or edible gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  3. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Stop stirring once it boils.
  4. Insert a candy thermometer and cook the syrup without stirring until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage).
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately when it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the bubbling subside for about one minute.
  6. Carefully stir in the cinnamon extract, ground cinnamon, and red food coloring until they are fully incorporated. Work quickly.
  7. Pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared baking pan. Do not spread or scrape the sides of the pan.
  8. Allow the candy to cool completely and harden, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes at room temperature.
  9. Once fully hard, place the candy sheet into a sturdy plastic bag. Cover the bag with a clean kitchen towel.
  10. Use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy pan to break the candy into small, irregular pieces.
  11. Store the finished cinnamon rock candy in an airtight container.

Notes

  • To prevent crystallization, make sure you wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush if sugar crystals form above the syrup line while cooking.
  • For a sparkling texture, you can gently roll the broken pieces in a small amount of granulated sugar before storing.
  • This candy is sensitive to humidity; store it in a cool, dry place for best results.

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