Crystal Candy

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. corn syrup
  • 5 drops red food coloring
  • 3/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon (may be purchased at drug store)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar, water and syrup in a large Dutch oven.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Stir in food coloring.
  4. 4
    Continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches hard crack stage or 300° on candy thermometer.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and stir in oil of cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Working rapidly, spread mixture onto oiled 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
  7. 7
    Let cool. Break into pieces.
  8. 8
    Yields 4 dozen pieces.

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