Cinnamon Hard Candy Recipe

There is nothing like giving homemade candy as gifts to your family and friend, and everyone will love this great tasting cinnamon hard candy!

Cinnamon Hard Candy

1 cup water

3 3/4 cups granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups light corn syrup

1 tsp red liquid food coloring

1 tsp cinnamon oil 1/3 cup confectioners sugar

Directions:

1. Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside.

2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring.

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover and cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (hard crack stage), about 25 minutes.

4. Remove from heat then stir in cinnamon oil. Immediately pour into prepared pan.

5. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces using the edge of a metal mallet. Sprinkle both sides of candy with confectioners sugar. Store in airtight containers.

Yields about 2 pounds.




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