Description
Savor the delightful combination of sweet apple and warm cinnamon with homemade Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy. This easy-to-make treat features a crunchy exterior and a chewy, caramelized center that evokes cozy autumn memories. Perfect for sharing during the holidays or as a nostalgic snack, this candy is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water (filtered)
- 1 tsp apple flavoring
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools, including a heavy saucepan and a candy thermometer.
- In the saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in apple flavoring, cinnamon powder, and food coloring if desired.
- Pour the hot mixture into a greased mold or onto parchment paper. Let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Once set, break into pieces and enjoy or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg