Description
Looking for a fun and nostalgic treat that brings the heat? This Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy recipe is a fiery classic that’s as stunning as it is flavorful. With a glistening finish and a warm cinnamon bite, these spicy hard candies are perfect for holiday gift baskets, themed parties, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth. This easy recipe brings back the art of homemade candy-making and delivers an irresistible flavor punch that will delight any cinnamon lover.
Whip up a batch with minimal ingredients and watch the magic happen as your syrup transforms into glossy, jewel-toned gems. These candies are great for gifting, storing, or indulging—an easy recipe for sweet snack lovers and perfect for anyone browsing food ideas for festive treats.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1 tsp cinnamon oil (food-grade)
1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Candy thermometer
Candy molds or parchment-lined baking sheet
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or prepare your molds. Measure out your cinnamon oil and food coloring. Clip the thermometer to your saucepan.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Stop stirring and heat the mixture to 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in cinnamon oil and food coloring.
- Pour into molds or baking sheet. Cool completely.
- Break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar if desired.