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Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy Recipe

Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy Recipe

A simple, fun way to create a delightful confectionery experience with a fiery kick. This Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy is quick to make and bursting with intense flavor.
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Course: Candy
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Candy:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring liquid or gel
  • 2 tablespoons Red Hot Cinnamon flavor extract adjust to taste
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper (optional)
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Candy Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Prep: Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Combine: In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water.
    2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup water
  3. Cook: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
    2 cups granulated sugar
  4. Boil: Stop the stirring for a moment and bring to a rolling boil. Use a candy thermometer from here on.
  5. Reach Hard Crack Stage: Continue boiling until temperature reaches 300°F (149°C), the hard-crack stage.
  6. Remove from Heat: Take the mixture immediately off the heat. Add food coloring and Red Hot Cinnamon flavor extract. Stir swiftly and without pause, until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
    1 teaspoon red food coloring, 2 tablespoons Red Hot Cinnamon flavor extract
  7. Pour: Pour the liquid candy onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Cool: Let cool completely.
  9. Break & Dust: Once firm, crack into bite-sized pieces. Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
    Powdered sugar
  10. Serve: Enjoy your homemade Red Hot Cinnamon Hard Candy. Keep any leftover candies stored in an airtight container, or it will get sticky.