Description
Fiery and sweet, these Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candies are a festive favorite that deliver a warm cinnamon kick and a stunning ruby-red shine. Perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for a spicy treat, they’re easy to make with just a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon food-grade cinnamon oil
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare tools: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease candy molds. Set aside a candy thermometer.
- Mix base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Boil: Stop stirring and let it boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 25-30 minutes.
- Add color and flavor: Remove from heat. Carefully stir in red food coloring and cinnamon oil.
- Pour: Quickly pour into molds or onto prepared sheet. Let cool completely.
- Break and finish: Once hardened, break into pieces. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts