Easy Homemade Lollipop Recipe: Sweet & Colorful Candy Creation

Name: Easy Homemade Lollipop Recipe: Sweet & Colorful Candy Creation
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Confectionery
Ingredients: 2 cups Granulated Sugar (Standard white sugar); 1/2 cup Water (For dissolving sugar); 1 cup Light Corn Syrup (Helps prevent crystallization); A few drops Food Coloring (Choose your favorite colors); 1 teaspoon Flavoring Extract (e.g., strawberry, cherry, or vanilla); 12-15 pieces Lollipop Sticks (For serving)

Discover how to make simple and vibrant homemade lollipops with this quick and creative video. Perfect for a sweet treat, a party favor, or a fun family activity. This recipe guides you through combining sugar, corn syrup, and flavorings to create delicious hard candies on a stick.

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Colorful Homemade Lollipop

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Confectionery

English

Nutrition (per serving)

110

Calories

Protein

28g

Carbs

Fat

Assortment of Lollipops

Ingredients

Granulated Sugar
(Standard white sugar)
2 cups
Water
(For dissolving sugar)
1 cup

Light Corn Syrup
(Helps prevent crystallization)
1 cup
Food Coloring
(Choose your favorite colors)
A few drops
Flavoring Extract
(e.g., strawberry, cherry, or vanilla)
1 teaspoon
Lollipop Sticks
(For serving)
12 pieces

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Hand Holding a Lollipop

Instructions

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Combine granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
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Combine granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
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Avoid stirring vigorously once the sugar dissolves to prevent crystallization.
2
Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C), known as the 'hard crack' stage.
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Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C), known as the 'hard crack' stage.
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A candy thermometer is crucial for accurate temperature control.

3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the food coloring and flavoring extract. Work quickly, as the mixture will start to cool and thicken.
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Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the food coloring and flavoring extract. Work quickly, as the mixture will start to cool and thicken.
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Be cautious when adding, as steam will be hot.
4
Carefully pour small amounts of the hot sugar mixture onto a silicone mat or into lollipop molds. If using molds, ensure they are lightly greased.
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Carefully pour small amounts of the hot sugar mixture onto a silicone mat or into lollipop molds. If using molds, ensure they are lightly greased.
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Use a spoon or a small ladle for controlled pouring.
5
Before the candy fully sets, insert a lollipop stick into each pooled candy or mold cavity, twisting gently to secure. Allow the lollipops to cool completely at room temperature until they are hard and brittle.
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Before the candy fully sets, insert a lollipop stick into each pooled candy or mold cavity, twisting gently to secure. Allow the lollipops to cool completely at room temperature until they are hard and brittle.
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Ensure sticks are fully embedded for stability.