Description
Sweet and sparkling Cinnamon Rock Candy brings nostalgic charm to dessert tables with its crystalline crunch and warm spice. Simple sugar techniques create magical crimson treats that dazzle guests and bring playful sweetness to homemade confections.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Base:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
Flavoring:
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cinnamon extract
Coating/Finishing:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by thoroughly coating it with vegetable oil, ensuring complete coverage to prevent candy from sticking.
- Combine granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring gently until sugar dissolves completely.
- Position a candy thermometer in the mixture and heat without stirring, allowing the syrup to reach 300°F (hard crack stage), which typically takes 10-15 minutes.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and quickly whisk in ground cinnamon and cinnamon extract, creating a uniform, aromatic mixture.
- Carefully pour the molten cinnamon syrup onto the prepared oiled baking sheet, spreading it evenly and allowing it to cool and solidify for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- While the candy is still warm but not hot, use a clean kitchen tool to break or cut the hardened syrup into irregular, rustic pieces.
- Mix powdered sugar and additional ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Gently roll each candy piece in the cinnamon-sugar coating, ensuring complete coverage and a delicate, sparkling finish.
- Transfer the coated cinnamon rock candy to a parchment-lined surface to set completely, allowing the coating to adhere and crystallize.
- Store in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and enjoy within one week for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan for even heat distribution and to prevent burning the sugar syrup during caramelization.
- Work quickly when adding cinnamon and pouring the syrup, as the mixture can rapidly cool and become difficult to manipulate.
- Wear heat-resistant gloves or use long-handled utensils to protect yourself from potential hot sugar splatters during preparation.
- Humidity can affect candy-making, so attempt this recipe on a dry day to ensure proper crystallization and prevent sticky results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 63 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg