Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy Old Fashioned Recipe
This Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy Old Fashioned Recipe is a fantastic choice. It features a glass-like texture and a very bold confectionery heat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of granulated sugar for the sweet structure.
- 2/3 cup of light corn syrup to prevent crystals today.
- 3/4 cup of water for the boiling base.
- 1 teaspoon of pure cinnamon oil for the intense heat.
- 1/2 teaspoon of red liquid food coloring for the look.
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar to coat the pieces.
- A tiny pinch of salt to balance the spicy flavor.
Instructions
Prep the Baking Sheet
- Line your baking sheet with a silicone mat. Make sure the surface is very flat and dry before you start today.
Mix the Sugar Base
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in your saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the white crystals disappear.
Boil Without Stirring
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Clip your candy thermometer to the side and wait for it to reach 300 degrees now.
Reach the Hard Crack
- Once the liquid is 300 degrees, remove the pan from the heat immediately. The syrup should be very thick and clear.
Add the Spicy Oil
- Wait for the bubbles to stop popping. Stir in the cinnamon oil and the red food coloring very carefully today.
Pour the Hot Liquid
- Pour the red syrup onto your prepared baking sheet. Let it spread out naturally into a very thin and shiny sheet.
Let the Candy Harden
- Allow the candy to sit at room temperature for one hour. It should feel very cold and hard like glass now.
Break into Shards
- Use a heavy tool or your hands to snap the candy into small pieces. Dust with powdered sugar so they do not stick today.
Notes
- Always use a candy thermometer for the most accurate results today.
- Do not stir the syrup once it starts boiling to avoid crystals.
- Use cinnamon oil instead of extract for a much stronger heat.
- Be very careful when adding the oil as the steam is very spicy.
- Use a silicone mat so the candy peels off very easily.
- Store the shards in an airtight jar so they stay crunchy.
- Add extra food coloring if you want a very deep ruby red.