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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.
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How to Make Homemade Lollipops

Prep Time15 minutes
WORK TIME15 minutes
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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