Last December, with the scent of pine still clinging to the living room and a chilly breeze sneaking under the door, I yearned something warm, spicy, and old-fashioned. I didn’t want another cookie or slice of pie—I wanted something nostalgic but with a fiery twist. That’s when cinnamon rock candy came to mind. Not the kind you buy pre-packaged in plastic, but the real deal. The glossy, jewel-toned kind that shatters when you bite into it, leaving behind a trail of heat and sweetness.
The first time I made it, I was both excited and nervous. I had a candy thermometer I’d barely used, and a vague memory of my grandmother handing out these ruby-colored shards at Christmas like treasure. I remember how her kitchen would fill with that unmistakable cinnamon scent—sharp, bold, comforting. That day, I set out to recreate the magic.
Watching the sugar bubble up into molten scarlet was mesmerizing. And the moment the cinnamon oil hit the hot syrup? It was like lighting a match. The aroma filled the kitchen instantly—spicy and bright. After the candy cooled, I couldn’t resist cracking it into jagged little gems. Each bite was a thrill: glassy crunch followed by a sweet burn that lingered just enough to warm you from the inside out.
Making cinnamon rock candy has now become a little tradition of mine. It’s quick to prepare, beautiful to gift, and such a fun experience in the kitchen. Here’s how you can make it, too.
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