Description
Sweet crystals of Cinnamon Rock Candy sparkle with festive holiday spirit, promising delightful spicy warmth. Home bakers can craft these elegant treats with simple ingredients, creating magical sugar confections that wow family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1–2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare a 15x10x1-inch sheet cake pan by generously coating with butter. Layer parchment paper over the butter, then apply another butter layer to ensure effortless candy removal.
- In a large saucepan, blend water, sugar, corn syrup, and red food coloring. Heat the mixture over medium-high temperature, stirring gently until sugar begins dissolving.
- Secure a candy thermometer on the saucepan’s side, avoiding contact with the bottom. Allow the mixture to boil, monitoring closely until it reaches precisely 300°F, approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove the molten mixture from heat. Carefully incorporate cinnamon oil, being mindful of potent fumes by ensuring kitchen ventilation.
- Swiftly transfer the scorching liquid into the prepared pan, distributing evenly across the surface. Let the candy rest undisturbed for 4 hours, allowing complete solidification.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the hardened surface. Invert the candy onto a cutting board, delicately peel away parchment paper, and fragment into bite-sized fragments using a knife or mallet.
- Dust additional powdered sugar if desired. Carefully relocate the cinnamon rock candy pieces into an airtight container to preserve texture and prevent adhesion.
Notes
- Precise temperature control is crucial for achieving the perfect hard crack stage, so invest in a reliable candy thermometer to avoid crystallization or burning.
- Wear long sleeves and use caution when handling the hot sugar syrup, as it can cause severe burns if it splashes on your skin.
- Cinnamon oil is intensely strong, so add it sparingly and adjust to taste, starting with just a few drops and increasing gradually.
- For a gluten-free and allergen-friendly version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and use pure cinnamon oil without any additional additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 678
- Sugar: 170 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 170 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg