Soft and chewy, with the bold color and flavor of red hot cinnamon, these caramels are the perfect treat for the cinnamon lover in your life.
I’m a huge fan of all things cinnamon, and these Cinnamon Caramels are probably one of my favorite homemade candy recipes on the blog!
I’m talking cinnamon bears, Hot Tamales, Red Hots, Big Red gum. I love all of it. So as far as I’m concerned, these amazing caramels are well worth the time and effort.
If you love cinnamon as much as I do, especially soft and chewy cinnamon treats, you are going to love these. I couldn’t stop eating them! Okay, that may not be a good thing, but the point is, they’re irresistible.
If you don’t love cinnamon quite as much as I do, and you don’t want your caramels to be too hot, you can always cut back a bit on the cinnamon oil.
Just note that when it comes to candy flavorings, there’s a difference between oils and extracts. Be sure you’re using whichever one the recipe calls for. I usually order my cinnamon oil from Amazon.
Honestly, I’m not a big candy maker, mostly because of all that waiting and stirring. These do require a bit of patience and a strong stirring arm, but they are well worth it.
Speaking of cinnamon candy, if you’ve never tried a chocolate covered cinnamon bear, you must! One day I’m going to cover these caramels in chocolate. I’m pretty sure they’ll be out of this world!
Keep in mind that not all candy thermometers are the same, but to help with that, check out this great tutorial on calibrating your candy thermometer.
With their pretty red color and intense cinnamon flavor, these Cinnamon Caramels are the perfect addition to your holiday candy making list. I hope you love them as much as I do.
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Cinnamon Caramels
- Granulated sugar
- Corn syrup
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring gel
Cinnamon Caramels
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup butter plus some for buttering the pan
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
- 1 teaspoon red food color gel
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13 pan and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream and butter. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until the mixture reaches 240 degrees. This may take up to 30 minutes.
- Remove caramel mixture from heat and stir in the cinnamon oil and red food coloring.
- Pour into buttered pan. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate to set.
- Let caramel sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before cutting.
- Wrap individual pieces in wax paper for storing or giving away.
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27 comments
Jodi
Does anyone have a recommendation for what I can sub the corn syrup for? I’m trying to make these for someone who loves hot tamales but just found out he’s allergic to corn
Barbara
How long will these last out of the refrigerator if you want to gift them??
Danelle
I’d say at least a week. You can also freeze them if you want to make them sooner.
LeeAnn
I can’t get it to set. Any suggestions on how to save it?
Annemarie
Mmmmm, popcorn balls with these! Yum!! Thank you for the recipe!
Nicole
Can you substitute with coconut oil?
Teresa
This looks so good. I would need to get all natural extract and probably skip the food coloring. Darn allergies. Thanks for recipe.
Nas
Is it 240 degrees celcius or farenheit?
Danelle
Farenheit
blue
I made these today or I should say I tried. They are caramel colored and hard as rock. the mixture never even got to 240.might need a new thermomenter….
Jerusha
Mines not setting up and it’s been a few hours :(… I just read your reply so maybe the food coloring is the problem 🙁
Jerusha
I have red food coloring but it’s the liquid. It doesn’t say gel on the box, so will it work ok??
Danelle
I think so, but you wouldn’t want a whole teaspoon. I’d just try using 3-4 drops.
Dianna
Where do you find cinnamon oil? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it at the grocery store. Are these soft and have a fudge-like consistency? We do love cinnamon around here so I can’t wait to try this recipe…just need to find that cinnamon oil!
Lizzy M.
These look so wonderful! I am doing well making chocolate candy but haven’t been able to successfully make any other type. These might be my next attempt!
Carmelita Rael
Im so gonna try this recipe and make cinnamon carmel apples.
Julie
Cinnamon caramels sound amazing…I love the color.
oneordinaryday
I don’t make a lot of candy that isn’t fudge-related, but this is a fun idea. It sounds delicious.
Candy Girl
I just finished making these and I can see that having them around is going to be a problem because they are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.
Susi
I love cinnamon! What a great idea and the color on these is spectacular!
Michele
Wow! I love caramels and I love cinnamon. What a great combo. These would sure be fun to make.
claire
you are a pro! those look perfect.
I did see your whoppie pies… They were GORGEOUS!
Susan
We love HOT Tamales! I cannot wait to try these! How fun!
Susan http://www.ugogrrl.com
Sonia
Wonderful post for the valentines. Simply loved it…. !
Elisabeth
Such wonderful treat for all year round, especially for Valentine’s
Thanks for your kind comment on my blog…I’m following your blog now!
Kristy {Sweet Treats and More}
Oooh I bet these are delicious. I love cinnamon!
Christy
these are so beautiful! i bet they are delicious too.