Homemade Lollipops

Ingredients

Servings

10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3/4 cup

Water

1 1/2 cups

Granulated Sugar

3/4 cup

Corn Syrup

1/4 tsp

Citric Acid

1 drop

Cherry Flavoring

up to 2 drops, I used LorAnn Oil-based Cherry Flavoring

to taste

Edible Glitter

I used fancy Sprinkles Prism Powder

or Food Coloring

to taste

Sprinkles

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place lollipop sticks in the silicone mold and set them aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, add Water (3/4 cup) , Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups) , and Corn Syrup (3/4 cup) , and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir well.

Step 3

Cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, keep an eye on the mixture, and after around 15 minutes, drop a little bit of the mixture into a glass of ice water. If it turns hard, it is done, if it's soft, try again in 2-3 minutes. Repeat until the sugar mixture hardens when dropped in cold water.

Step 4

Once the mixture hits 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) remove it from the heat immediately and stir in Citric Acid (1/4 tsp) , Edible Glitter (to taste) , and Cherry Flavoring (1 drop) .

Step 5

Pour the mixture into a spouted cup for easier pouring. Pour a small amount of the sugar mixture into each lollipop cavity, making sure to completely cover the lollipop stick.

Step 6

Decorate with Sprinkles (to taste) , if you'd like, and then let the lollipops harden for about 20 minutes before removing them from the molds and wrapping them up!