Ingredients
3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease it generously with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
- Stop stirring and cook the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in cinnamon extract and red food coloring, if using.
- Immediately pour the hot mixture onto the prepared pan, tilting it to spread evenly.
- Let the candy cool and harden completely, about 1 hour.
- Break into pieces using a mallet or the back of a spoon.
- Optional: Toss pieces in powdered sugar to prevent sticking and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Swap cinnamon extract for peppermint, anise, or clove for other flavor variations.
- Use different food coloring for themed variations (e.g., green for peppermint).
- Reduce cinnamon extract for a milder spice.
- Add silica gel or rice in cheesecloth to container in humid climates.
- Line pan with foil to make breaking and removing candy easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
