Description
Fire-Kissed Cinnamon Glass Candy is a stunning and delicious hard candy that combines the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon with a delightful glass-like texture. This vibrant treat is perfect for festive occasions, making it an ideal gift or addition to your holiday dessert table. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe allows you to create beautiful candy shards that not only look impressive but also deliver a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or an experienced candy maker, this recipe invites creativity and fun into your culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil (or 1 tablespoon cinnamon extract)
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar (if using). Stir gently until mixed.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Attach a candy thermometer and boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon oil and optional food coloring.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely before breaking into shards.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg