Lollipops

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic homemade hard candies with vibrant colors and customizable fruit flavors
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Lollipops

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 633.0

Description

These classic homemade lollipops are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, offering a nostalgic burst of flavor with every bite. Made from a simple syrup of sugar, water, and light corn syrup, this recipe allows for endless creativity with your choice of food coloring and flavor extracts. The result is a smooth, glossy hard candy that snaps perfectly and dissolves slowly on the tongue. Whether you choose bright raspberry red or zesty lime green, these vegan-friendly lollipops make an adorable addition to party favors, holiday gifts, or a simple afternoon snack. They are easy to customize for the whole family, ensuring everyone gets their favorite taste.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine light corn syrup, water, and sugar in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Stir over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to dissolve any sugar crystals and prevent graininess.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Attach a candy thermometer and cook the syrup until it reaches 300&# 194;°F (150ðC), the hard crack stage.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat immediately.
  7. Stir in your desired flavoring extract and food coloring until fully incorporated.
  8. Quickly pour spoonfuls of the hot syrup into prepared lollipop molds or onto a foil-covered baking sheet.
  9. Immediately press a lollipop stick into the center of each shape while the candy is still liquid.
  10. Allow the lollipops to cool and harden completely at room temperature before removing from molds or foil.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 633.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 163.8g55%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 139.2g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Safety Warning: Sugar syrup reaches extremely high temperatures. Keep children and pets away from the stove while cooking and pouring the candy.

Flavoring and Coloring: For one batch, add 1/2 teaspoon of flavoring (such as raspberry, orange, lime, or lemon) and 1/2 teaspoon of corresponding food coloring. You can divide the syrup into separate containers to create different flavors and colors in one batch.

Storage: Homemade lollipops are best enjoyed within a few days. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid humid environments, as the candy may become sticky.

Tips: If the candy becomes grainy, it may have been stirred too much during the cooling phase or sugar crystals were not properly dissolved at the start. Ensure your thermometer is accurate for best results.

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