tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post7069576093403097273..comments2024-03-28T10:08:54.780-07:00Comments on Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch: Cinnamon Rock Candy Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-73098430713092119502022-11-17T07:26:06.653-08:002022-11-17T07:26:06.653-08:00Hi, I believe it is a 3 quart pan but it could pos...Hi, I believe it is a 3 quart pan but it could possibly be a 4 qt. I bought the set over 20 years ago and it's not marked. I hope that helps. -Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-70516273685183711992022-11-17T07:20:13.395-08:002022-11-17T07:20:13.395-08:00What size sauce pan did you use? I’d like to doubl...What size sauce pan did you use? I’d like to double but want to be sure my Dutch oven is big enough. I think it’s 7 or 8 quartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-47808431142869287032021-03-25T07:56:39.788-07:002021-03-25T07:56:39.788-07:00When I was a kid(I’m 66 now), my aunt would make t...When I was a kid(I’m 66 now), my aunt would make this every year. She is 86 now and I would like to surprise her with some. Thanks for sharing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-66947423152529844862020-12-11T11:37:15.065-08:002020-12-11T11:37:15.065-08:00I haven't ever doubled the recipe! It would pr...I haven't ever doubled the recipe! It would probably be ok to double but it would be more difficult to handle and take a lot longer to get to temp. due to the volume. <br />Merry Christmas, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-78125431265885912092020-12-11T07:41:39.186-08:002020-12-11T07:41:39.186-08:00I have made this for several years and only gave t...I have made this for several years and only gave to family. Made the mistake of sending to both our places of work. Now everyone wants some! I plan on making about 8 batches. Can you double the recipe? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364743424568668737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-10185317917177539342020-07-09T17:55:47.692-07:002020-07-09T17:55:47.692-07:00If you stir it just a little bit longer it should ...If you stir it just a little bit longer it should help the oil stay mixed it. I hope that helps, Serena Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-49123764237867347462020-07-09T17:17:15.798-07:002020-07-09T17:17:15.798-07:00Love cinnamon candy. I have made this but the oil ...Love cinnamon candy. I have made this but the oil comes out to the surface. Is there a trick to keeping it mixed? Thanks,Fay Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838399019297826804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-84668918317295843522019-11-01T18:33:18.797-07:002019-11-01T18:33:18.797-07:00Today was my first time of ever making rock candy....Today was my first time of ever making rock candy. I went exactly by your recipe and I did use 2 tsp. of the cinnamon oil. It turned out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and all the detailed instruction & pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-73221637783681698242019-02-16T16:47:06.595-08:002019-02-16T16:47:06.595-08:00Making this for the second time tonight! I bought ...Making this for the second time tonight! I bought other flavored oils, but cinnamon is my all-time favorite! Easy and delicious...thanks for sharing your recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-47783080075442331682019-01-13T10:44:28.288-08:002019-01-13T10:44:28.288-08:00If using molds, do you have to butter them or spra...If using molds, do you have to butter them or spray them to get the candy to release?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-39474443589486785932018-12-20T18:05:37.917-08:002018-12-20T18:05:37.917-08:00Such a fun holiday candy! And so easy to make!Such a fun holiday candy! And so easy to make!Lindsay Cotterhttp://cottercrunch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-84743383795621735132018-12-20T15:43:25.401-08:002018-12-20T15:43:25.401-08:00Kids won't get enough of these!! Such a fun tr...Kids won't get enough of these!! Such a fun treat and really easy to make!Toninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-37426399104224436052018-12-20T13:23:19.283-08:002018-12-20T13:23:19.283-08:00This is so fun for the holidays! Love it!!This is so fun for the holidays! Love it!!Alyssa Brantleyhttp://everydaymaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-5013871093812175902018-12-19T21:51:49.419-08:002018-12-19T21:51:49.419-08:00I so want to try this! This would make such lovely...I so want to try this! This would make such lovely holiday presents!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763254982336002489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-17017817657080153752018-12-03T08:49:49.785-08:002018-12-03T08:49:49.785-08:00Hi Cammie! I haven't tried it with wax paper. ...Hi Cammie! I haven't tried it with wax paper. I use parchment paper. Wax paper isn't heat resistant so the hot candy probably broke down the wax paper. Sorry to hear about that. Thanks, SerenaSerena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-13573672553591079232018-12-03T01:47:07.346-08:002018-12-03T01:47:07.346-08:00My candy stuck to my wax paper! I buttered it and ...My candy stuck to my wax paper! I buttered it and still have no idea why!?!? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-43105302538722841832018-08-06T09:57:00.233-07:002018-08-06T09:57:00.233-07:00It's not going to set correctly. Thanks, Seren...It's not going to set correctly. Thanks, SerenaSerena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-57038096287994025632018-08-05T10:05:46.108-07:002018-08-05T10:05:46.108-07:00What happens if it does not reach the 300 degree f...What happens if it does not reach the 300 degree for candy to crack? ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506902270556309154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-84247768838798858212018-01-08T11:37:17.084-08:002018-01-08T11:37:17.084-08:00If you buy the 2 pack of Lorann oil there is the r...If you buy the 2 pack of Lorann oil there is the recipe for using the microwave and it's so easy and no need for thermometer. I make it every year for family and friends and everyone loves it. I pour it into a jewel molds that you can get at the craft store and it looks pretty. I make about 70 batches of different flavors. Great gift to give to a lot of people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-87363542363271597732017-12-22T11:17:52.760-08:002017-12-22T11:17:52.760-08:00Thanks Shayna. I was wondering about using my DoTe...Thanks Shayna. I was wondering about using my DoTerra oil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-27963351309908199942017-12-18T10:08:51.202-08:002017-12-18T10:08:51.202-08:00I just made a batch per your recipe and I stirred ...I just made a batch per your recipe and I stirred into teaspoons of cinnamon oil For about 30 seconds. It looks like the oil has separated around the edges once I poured it into the pan on parchment paper. What did I do wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-19811507028089191212017-12-13T06:42:53.403-08:002017-12-13T06:42:53.403-08:00We just got some here at our office... it's no...We just got some here at our office... it's not hot enough for me. So I'm on a mission to make this. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff! I can have it year round! I'm trying it! Thanks for the recipe! Kimberly Borlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13179026249899325988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-72393902763865108052017-12-03T11:48:11.554-08:002017-12-03T11:48:11.554-08:00Yes, that would work. Thanks, SerenaYes, that would work. Thanks, SerenaSerena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-53382176019743520152017-12-03T11:03:22.789-08:002017-12-03T11:03:22.789-08:00Could you pour into silicone molds instead of &quo...Could you pour into silicone molds instead of "cutting" with a knife??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679376249136878227.post-4944744669553282372017-11-27T19:53:12.940-08:002017-11-27T19:53:12.940-08:00Thank you! I haven't but my kids would love it...Thank you! I haven't but my kids would love it! You would need citric acid sour sugar to coat the outside and possibly a little experimentation to get the amounts figured out. I might have to try it myself! Have a Merry Christmas! -SerenaSerena Bakes Simply From Scratchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497132642509064238noreply@blogger.com