How do I make homemade lollipops?

Step into the world of sugary delights and unleash your inner candy creator with our guide to making delightful homemade lollipops. Get ready for a sweet adventure that's sure to bring out your inner Willy Wonka!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make homemade lollipops. Items include: Granulated Sugar Corn Syrup Water Flavoring Extract Food Coloring Lollipop sticks Candy thermometer Saucepan Lollipop molds or silicone mats Cooking spray Granulated sugar Light corn syrup Water Flavor extract of your choice Food coloring Lollipop sticks Non-stick cooking spray

Granulated Sugar 2 cups
Corn Syrup 3/4 cup
Water 1/2 cup
Flavoring Extract as desired
Food Coloring as desired
Lollipop sticks as needed
Candy thermometer 1
Saucepan 1
Lollipop molds or silicone mats as needed
Cooking spray as needed
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Light corn syrup 1/2 cup
Water 1/4 cup
Flavor extract of your choice 1 teaspoon
Food coloring a few drops
Lollipop sticks as needed
Non-stick cooking spray as needed

Take note
Be cautious when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause burns. Keep children away from the cooking area to ensure their safety.

1

Gather Your Ingredients

To make homemade lollipops, you will need the following ingredients: granulated sugar (1 cup), light corn syrup (1/2 cup), water (1/4 cup), flavor extract of your choice (1 teaspoon), food coloring (a few drops), lollipop sticks, and non-stick cooking spray.

2

Prepare Your Equipment

Before you start, make sure you have a candy thermometer, a medium-sized saucepan, a silicone mat or greased baking sheet, and a lollipop mold (optional).

3

Cook the Sugar Syrup

In the saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Insert the candy thermometer into the mixture, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan. Let the syrup come to a boil without stirring.

4

Add Flavor and Color

Once the sugar syrup reaches a temperature of 300°F (150°C), remove it from the heat. Stir in the flavor extract of your choice and add a few drops of food coloring. Stir well to ensure even distribution of color and flavor throughout the syrup.

5

Shape the Lollipops

Carefully pour the hot syrup onto a silicone mat or greased baking sheet in small circles. Leave enough space between each circle to insert a lollipop stick. If you have a lollipop mold, lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray and pour the syrup into each cavity. Insert the lollipop sticks into the syrup, twisting them slightly to ensure they are fully coated.

6

Let Them Cool

Allow the lollipops to cool completely at room temperature. This may take around 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the lollipops. Avoid moving or touching them until they are completely set and hardened.

7

Enjoy Your Homemade Lollipops

Once the lollipops have cooled and hardened, gently remove them from the silicone mat, greased baking sheet, or lollipop mold. Your homemade lollipops are now ready to be enjoyed! Share them with friends and family, or indulge in a nostalgic treat for yourself.