Firecracker Candy
Firecracker Candy gets its name from the explosive combination of spicy cayenne pepper and sweet cinnamon.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 1 cup White sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Red food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out using a spatula.
- Let it cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
- Break the hardened candy into small pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.