Lollipops on a stick: what to make colorful candies at home
Homemade lollipops are sweets that everyone has known since childhood. They are budget-friendly, easy, and quick to make. They are also very popular with children. Especially if you make some colorful lollipops and serve them effectively on a stick.
Food blogger Vitalina (v.vanilinka) shared a recipe for homemade lollipops on a stick on her Instagram page.
Recipe for homemade lollipops on a stick
Source: Screenshot of the recipe on Instagram
Basic rules of cooking:
- Cook the caramel to a temperature of 150 degrees, otherwise the lollipops will leak. You can check the readiness by dropping a drop of caramel into cold water, if it becomes solid, it's ready.
- If the caramel in the saucepan begins to harden, put it on the stove and warm it slightly, but do not boil or stir.
- The lollipops harden completely in 10-15 minutes. After that, they should be put into bags and stored in a dry place. The shelf life is 6 months.
Making sugar lollipops at home
Source: Pixabay
Ingredients:
- white sugar - 110 g
- glucose syrup - 50 g
- water - 40 ml
- silicone mat
- water-soluble paint (optional)
Lollipops on a stick for children
Source: Pixabay
Method of preparation:
1. Mix all the ingredients (except the paint) in a saucepan with a thick bottom and bring to a boil over medium heat. After the caramel boils, it is advisable not to stir it. In general, cook the caramel for about 8 minutes after boiling.
2. After that, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the coloring, if desired. Stir the caramel.
Caramel lollipops
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3. When the caramel stops bubbling, pour the lollipops onto a silicone mat. Do it quickly and insert the sticks from the bottom before the caramel thickens.
4. Leave the lollipops to cool completely.
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