5:08 AM
Monday, April 21, 2008
make a homemade lollipops now !
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Just about everyone loves lollipops, and making homemade lollipops is a great family project. These great candy corn lollipops make a wonderful treat for the whole family, so why not mix up a batch tonight?
Ingredient List
Lollipop sticks
Candy corn
2 cups of sugar
2/3 cup of corn syrup
2/3 cup of water
1/4 teaspoon orange or lemon extract
Orange and yellow food coloring
Needed Items
Silicone baking mat
Lollipop collar molds
Candy thermometer
Preparation Steps
Lay the lollipop collar molds on the silicone baking mat, fill the molds with lollipop sticks and place a piece of candy corn in to each collar.
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water using a small saucepan which has been fitted with a candy thermometer, then bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Do not stir the mixture. Cook until the mixture has reached 305 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash down the sides of the pan with a clean brush occasionally to prevent crystallization during the cooking process.
After the mixture is done, the pot should be removed from the heat and dipped into an ice bath for 15 seconds to prevent further cooking. Next add the orange or lemon extract and the food coloring and stir the mixture very gently using a wooden skewer until the color has been distributed evenly. Stir in both directions to prevent air bubbles from forming, but be careful not to over-mix.
Next, carefully spoon the syrup into the lollipop molds. If lollipop molds are not available the syrup can simply be poured over the sticks and candy corn. When not using the collars, be sure to make a quarter sized disk. Allow the mixture to cool until it has hardened. This generally takes at least 20 minutes.
The last step is to life the finished lollipops off of the mat and remove them from the prepared molds. Plastic bags can be slipped over the lollipops for storage, and they can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
These great lollipops make a wonderful autumn craft project, and these homemade candy treats are the perfect gift for Halloween parties and trick or treating. In addition these great treats can be perfect for just enjoying at home, and they make a wonderful addition to any gift bag. If you are looking for a wonderful family project the next time Halloween rolls around, this recipe may be the one for you.
Ingredient List
Lollipop sticks
Candy corn
2 cups of sugar
2/3 cup of corn syrup
2/3 cup of water
1/4 teaspoon orange or lemon extract
Orange and yellow food coloring
Needed Items
Silicone baking mat
Lollipop collar molds
Candy thermometer
Preparation Steps
Lay the lollipop collar molds on the silicone baking mat, fill the molds with lollipop sticks and place a piece of candy corn in to each collar.
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water using a small saucepan which has been fitted with a candy thermometer, then bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Do not stir the mixture. Cook until the mixture has reached 305 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash down the sides of the pan with a clean brush occasionally to prevent crystallization during the cooking process.
After the mixture is done, the pot should be removed from the heat and dipped into an ice bath for 15 seconds to prevent further cooking. Next add the orange or lemon extract and the food coloring and stir the mixture very gently using a wooden skewer until the color has been distributed evenly. Stir in both directions to prevent air bubbles from forming, but be careful not to over-mix.
Next, carefully spoon the syrup into the lollipop molds. If lollipop molds are not available the syrup can simply be poured over the sticks and candy corn. When not using the collars, be sure to make a quarter sized disk. Allow the mixture to cool until it has hardened. This generally takes at least 20 minutes.
The last step is to life the finished lollipops off of the mat and remove them from the prepared molds. Plastic bags can be slipped over the lollipops for storage, and they can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
These great lollipops make a wonderful autumn craft project, and these homemade candy treats are the perfect gift for Halloween parties and trick or treating. In addition these great treats can be perfect for just enjoying at home, and they make a wonderful addition to any gift bag. If you are looking for a wonderful family project the next time Halloween rolls around, this recipe may be the one for you.
