How to Make Homemade Lollipops

Seven red, round lollipops arranged in a grid pattern on a white rectangular plate. A hand is holding the stick of one lollipop at the bottom right of the image.
3.50 from 33 votes

Learn how to make homemade lollipops – with this easy recipe you can make your favorite childhood candy. Everyone know what is a lollipop, but did you know you can prepare homemade lollipop with just basic ingredients?

Seven red, round lollipops arranged in a grid pattern on a white rectangular plate. A hand is holding the stick of one lollipop at the bottom right of the image.

How to Make Homemade Lollipops

3.50 from 33 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine American
Servings 20 yields

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup 60ml Water
  • 1 cup 200g Sugar
  • ¼ cup 82g Corn syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons Extract of your choice vanilla, coconut, mint, etc. optional
  • Food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Prepare 2 lollipop molds and sticks before you start making the caramel.
    2. In a saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Attach the candy thermometer to the saucepan.
    3. Heat over medium heat, stir until the sugar dissolves, and brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming.
    4. Boil the mixture until reaches 300F (150C) (hard-crack stage).
    5. Turn the heat off and add extract of your choice and food coloring (optional).
    6. Working quickly pour the mixture into the mold. If desired add sprinkles or other toppings.
    7. Allow to cool completely.

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6 Comments

  1. The video is unavalible.
    Will it get uploaded to YouTube soon?

    October 28, 2021
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      The video is available now.

      October 29, 2021
  2. 0 news latest homemade lollipop

    February 8, 2023
  3. Oketa liberty says:

    I love it how can I get molder can u train me on it

    February 10, 2023
  4. Can I use this recipe using Australian measurement? We have different measurement equipment sizing. E.g cup is 250ml.

    May 20, 2023
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Yes, it’s pretty much the same. But it always better to stick to the original measurements. I personally prefer using a kitchen scale and not cups.

      May 23, 2023
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