Apple Cinnamon Hard Candy
Apple Cinnamon Hard Candy is a classic, clear, boiled sugar confection infused with the warm, comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon. It is typically made from sugar, corn syrup, water, artificial or natural flavorings, and often a touch of citric acid for a tangy kick. This candy is a staple in the confectionery world, commonly found in candy dishes, holiday assortments, and nostalgic sweet shops.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a pure sugar candy, it is almost entirely composed of carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy with virtually no fat or protein. A typical serving of about 3-4 pieces (roughly 15 grams) contains approximately 60 calories, derived solely from simple sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.005 mg |
Per 1 piece (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This candy is a prime example of how flavor can be delivered without any actual fruit content, relying entirely on carefully crafted flavor compounds to evoke the taste of a baked apple pie. Its long, slow dissolve in the mouth is a deliberate textural experience, designed to prolong the release of its nostalgic flavor profile.
