Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy
Bring the nostalgia of homemade candy to life with this Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring as desired
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Use a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) without stirring.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Carefully stir in cinnamon oil and red food coloring.
- Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let it cool completely until semi-hard.
- Cut the candy into pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.