Description
This candy cane fireball hard candy blends the cool sweetness of peppermint with the fiery spice of cinnamon for a festive homemade treat. Each glossy red piece snaps cleanly and melts with warm holiday flavor — perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients
Granulated sugar – 2 cups
Light corn syrup – ⅔ cup
Water – ½ cup
Cinnamon extract – 1 teaspoon
Crushed candy canes – ⅓ cup
Red food coloring (optional) – 2–3 drops
Instructions
1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and stir until dissolved.
2. Stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
3. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon extract and red food coloring.
4. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the hot syrup.
6. Let cool completely, then break into pieces and store in airtight containers.
Notes
Avoid stirring once the syrup begins boiling — this helps prevent crystallization.
Use a candy thermometer for best results.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Homemade Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg