Best 3 Christmas Cinnamon Candy Recipes
Christmas is a time for joy, family, friends, and delicious treats. Among the many festive treats enjoyed during this time of year, cinnamon candy holds a special place. With its warm, spicy flavor and sweet aroma, cinnamon candy evokes memories of cozy winter nights and the excitement of the holiday season. Whether you're looking for a festive treat to share with loved ones or a fun activity to do with the kids, making your own Christmas cinnamon candy is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON ROCK CANDY
My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my own family and to give as gifts at Christmas. -Marganne Winter Oxley, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; butter the 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 for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. , Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon oil (keep face away from mixture as oil is very strong). Immediately pour onto prepared pan. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. , Break the candy into pieces using the edge of a metal mallet. Sprinkle both sides of candy with confectioners' sugar. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CINNAMON HARD CANDY
My Amish aunt made dozens of these spicy red squares for holiday gatherings when I was a tot. I'd always look for them glowing among the other candies she'd carry in! Nowadays, I stir up her recipe for my family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 310° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring, keeping face away from the mixture as the odor with be very strong. , Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet. Quickly spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Using a sharp knife, score into 1-in. squares. Re-cut rectangle along scored lines until candy is cut into squares. Let stand at room temperature until dry. Separate into squares, using a knife if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CINNAMON HARD CANDY
Make and share this Cinnamon Hard Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Karrie Massotti
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 2 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a large cookie sheet with a 1 inch lip with foil.
- Butter the foil and set pan aside.
- Add water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring to large heavy pan and stir until well mixed.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring occasionally.
- Cover pan with lid and cook for 3 minutes (very important, this will dissolve the sugar crystals that may form on the sides of the pan)
- Take lid off pan and cook on medium-high heat, without stirring until a candy thermometer reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 25 minutes. (Be patient, don't turn up heat to speed this up as it can go from cooking to burning in a second and the whole batch would be ruined).
- Remove candy from heat stir in cinnamon oil (house will spell like cinnamon for days unless you open windows before you do this step, also be careful not to have your face right over the the pot).
- Quickly pour into prepared pan.
- Cool completely (about 45 minutes).
- Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and use a hammer to get pieces small enough to get into a large zip top bag, then smash inside the bag until they are bite sized.
- Add powdered sugar to bag and shake to coat all sides (note, check for holes in bag first, sometimes the candy punctures the bag).
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2132.1, Fat 0.5, Sodium 134.7, Carbohydrate 558.5, Sugar 451.3
Tips:
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature, between 290°F (143°C) and 300°F (149°C).
- Stir the sugar syrup constantly to prevent crystallization.
- Add the cinnamon oil or extract at the end of the cooking process to preserve its flavor.
- Work quickly when pouring the hot candy onto a greased surface to prevent it from setting too soon.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the candy from sticking to the work surface.
- Allow the candy to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
- Store the cinnamon candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Christmas cinnamon candy is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With its sweet and spicy flavor, this candy is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. It is a relatively easy candy to make, and it is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
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