Old-fashioned cinnamon hard candy, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 1 pound (about 60 pieces).
Cinnamon Hard Candy
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Old-fashioned cinnamon hard candy, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 1 pound (about 60 pieces).
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Cool
45 min
Total
1 hr 20 min
Yield
60 pieces
Diet
Vegan, Dairy free, Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 2.0 cups (400.0 g)granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (219.0 g)light corn syrup
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)water
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)cinnamon oil, food-grade candy flavoring
- ¼ cup (30.0 g)confectioners' sugar, for dusting
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Instructions
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet and dust it with confectioners' sugar.
- In a heavy saucepan, stir the sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
- Clip on a candy thermometer and boil without stirring to 300°F (hard-crack stage), 15 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, let the bubbles subside, and carefully stir in the cinnamon oil (stand back; the fumes are strong).
- Pour onto the sheet. When firm but still warm, about 10 minutes, score into squares with an oiled knife.
- Cool completely, then break along the lines and toss with confectioners' sugar.
Tips
- Test your candy thermometer in boiling water first; it should read 212°F at sea level. If it's off, adjust the target temperature by the same amount. Above 1,000 feet, lower every target by about 2°F per 1,000 feet.
- Hot sugar causes serious burns; keep children and pets away from the stove while it cooks.
- Storage: Wrap individually and store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month; humidity makes hard candy sticky.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cinnamon hard candy?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 pound (about 60 pieces).
How should I store cinnamon hard candy?
Wrap individually and store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month; humidity makes hard candy sticky.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 60 servings this recipe makes.
38
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
9.8g
Carbs
0.0g
Protein
8.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (60 servings): ~2280 cal · 0g fat · 588g carbs · 0g protein · 480g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 38 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 7 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 5 min·0.3 mi·~500 steps
- Moderate cycling 4 min·0.8 mi
- Swimming laps 5 min
- Jogging 4 min·0.3 mi·~650 steps
- Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
- Dancing 6 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 4 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 9 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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