This homemade rock candy is a spicy cinnamonflavored hard candy Wrap pieces in decorative bags for stocking stuffers Store in an airtight container
Prep Time
1 hr
Dificult
Medium
Servings
2 hrs
Ingredients
Instructions
Roll the edges of two 16-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil to form a rim around the outside. Generously sprinkle confectioners' sugar onto each square.
Heat sugar
corn syrup
and water in a large
heavy saucepan over medium-high heat
stirring constantly
until sugar dissolves and mixture is boiling
about 5 minutes. Stop stirring and boil until a candy thermometer reads 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C)
about 25 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in cinnamon oil and food coloring. Pour hot mixture onto the prepared foil and allow to cool and harden
about 45 minutes. Crack cooled candy into pieces.
Recipe Tip
You can use any flavored oil (lemon
orange
anise
etc.) instead of cinnamon. Look for flavored oils in candy-making supply stores and drug stores.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of confectioners' sugar. The actual amount consumed will vary.