Saturday, November 19, 2011

Cinnamon Rock Candy

 
 
 
1 cup water

3-3/4 cups sugar

1-1/4 cups light corn syrup

1 tsp. each red liquid food coloring, cinnamon oil

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

 
        Line a cookie sheet with foil; butter foil and set aside.  In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Cover and cook 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals.  Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300ºF (hard-crack stage), about 25 minutes.  Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon oil (keep face away from mixture; odor is very strong).  Immediately pour onto prepared pan.  Cool completely, about 45 minutes.  Break candy into pieces using edge of a metal mallet.  Sprinkle both sides with confectioners' sugar.  Store in airtight container(s).

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