Homemade Lollipops Recipe (2 Flavors!)
We made this homemade lollipops recipe in two yummy flavors: blueberry lollipops and strawberry lollipops. We felt these were fun flavors to use for our hard candy on a stick that reminds us of summer!
Because these lollipops are super easy to make and you can store them for a good while, they make the perfect make-ahead party favor or shower treat.
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Homemade Lollipops with Corn Syrup
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love making fun and easy recipes, especially those we that may not be in our weekly rotation. This fun hard candy lollipop recipe may be a treat you may not make on the regular, but the kids will remind you to because of how delicious they are.
One of the reasons I love a recipe like these homemade lollipops is because you can make them for pennies on the dollar to what you would pay in the store. We were at the grocery store recently and they were selling round lollipops for over $1! What a good reason to make these at home!
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Tips for Making Homemade Lollipops
- Allow at least 30-45 minutes in between each batch of lollipops to ensure they are completely hardened.
- To get to the hard crack stage in making lollipops, you need to use a candy thermometer to keep a close eye on the temperature. Do not go above 310 degrees or you run the risk of burning the sugar mixture.
- Do not store homemade lollipops in the fridge, as condensation can build up and cause them to be quite sticky.
Ingredients for Homemade Lollipops
The fun part about the ingredients for these treats is that you can customize the color and flavor to fit your theme. This recipe will yield a transparent lollipop, so keep that in mind when choosing coloring.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- Cream of Tartar
- Blueberry or Strawberry flavoring
- Food coloring (no artificial dyes)
- Lollipop sticks and mold
- Candy thermometer
- Optional, Lollipop Bags
How to Make a Homemade Lollipop Recipe
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In a saucepan, add sugar, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar.
Bring to a boil until temp reaches 260. Stir in the blueberry or strawberry flavoring and blue or pink color.
Add sticks to the mold and pour the mixture into the mold. Let it set completely, placed on a flat surface.
Allow them to harden all the way through and remove lollipops from the mold. Just pop them out and wrap or serve.
Frequent Questions About Homemade Lollipops
These hard-candied lollipops will last up to 6 months when stored correctly.
Place unwrapped homemade lollipops in a single layer, not touching each other on parchment paper in an airtight container. Repeat by stacking layers of parchment.
No, hard-candied lollipops should not be placed in a refrigerator or freezer. An air tight container, free of any moisture is best for suckers.
Yes, these homemade lollipops are perfect for a party and should be individually wrapped in cellophane bags. These lollipop bags have everything you need.
Yes, you can create homemade suckers without a mold. To do so, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or other silicone mat. Carefully drop 1-2 tablespoons of the flavored, colored mixture onto the mat and insert a lollipop stick immediately.
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Homemade Lollipops Recipe
We made this Homemade Lollipops Recipe in two flavors: blueberry and strawberry. This makes a fun snack for the kiddos any time of the year. The older kids can help make this fun treat with adult supervision. This recipe is quick and easy and requires just a few simple ingredients like water, sugar, corn syrup, flavoring, and coloring. This yummy lollipop recipe would make for a fun party favor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/16 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ vile of Blueberry or strawberry flavoring
- 25 drops of blue or pink Watkins Food Coloring
- 12 lollipop sticks and lollipop mold
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add sugar, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Mix.
- Place the candy thermometer in your saucepan. Bring all your ingredients to a boil, mixing often with a wire whisk. Continue to whisk until your candy thermometer reaches the temperature of 260°F.
- Add in blueberry or strawberry flavoring and blue or pink food coloring. Whisk until well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat once the thermometer reaches 275°F. Add the lollipop sticks to the lollipop mold. Pour the ingredients from the saucepan and evenly distribute them into the cavities in the silicone molds. Make sure to pour over the sticks as well.
- Allow them to sit and cool to set up completely. Once cooled, pop out and enjoy store.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 29gProtein: 0g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
