Cinnamon Rock Candy

Yield: about 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon red liquid food coloring
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Line a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (hard crack stage), about 25 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon oil. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
4. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
5. Break into pieces using the edge of a metal mallet.
6. Sprinkle both sides of candy with confectioners' sugar.
7. Store in airtight containers.