Cinnamon candies

Cinnamon candies are my first-ever-candy and I love them.

Not hot, just perfect and you really can’t go wrong with cinnamon!

It is especially wonderful candy to choose if you are just getting into making candies. The reason is that cinnamon can’t be over-done. It will just taste like cinnamon.

I did this video just to show you guys you don’t need special tools to make candies – and I opted for cinnamon.

Cinnamon candy making protocol

Utensils required:

1/2 liter pot, stainless recommended

A long handle mixing spoon (use wood or stainless – not plastic!)

Candy thermometer or laser thermometer (don’t have any? – read this and do without!)

Digital or mechanical weight  0.1-0.01gram accuracy (not crucial but very useful)

A measuring cups and spoons set  is very useful (but not a must!)

Parchment paper  – 1/4 sheet will do

Powdered sugar (if you blend sugar yourself add 2% cornstarch)

Candy cutting bar – any cheap aluminum or stainless bar will do (or the back of a thick knife, but be careful!).

Ingredients:

1/3’rd cups of sugar

1/9’th cups of corn syrup (~two table spoons)

1/9’th cups of water

2.5-3 grams of cinnamon – or a heaping teaspoon.

Protocol:

Mix the sugar, corn syrup and water in a small pot (0.5 liter size will do perfectly). Use a small burner or heating element so only the bottom of the pot is being heated. Allow the candy mix to reach 150°C or 300°F. Once it reaches the correct temperature, turn off the heat and add the cinnamon.

Mix well but be sure not to hurry. Once the cinnamon has incorporated into the candy – pour the hot candy onto some parchment paper or oiled marble surface.
Cut the candy into squares using the back of a knife or a thin metal bar and allow to cool. Break the candy pieces and store in an air tight container.

Warning: Hot candy is dangerous. Please watch my candy 101 series before you start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3TJxGOcTo&t=23s&ab_channel=SpiceCandies

TIP: If you don’t have candy-making tools check my website on how to make candies with standard kitchen utensils, which is how I started.

https://www.spicecandies.com/?page_id=200

Have a sweet day!

Saar