Description
Vibrant red, white, and blue lollipops that are perfect for summer celebrations and bring a burst of flavor to your festivities.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 drops Red food coloring
- 2 drops Blue food coloring
- 1 teaspoon Flavoring (e.g., cherry or raspberry)
- 1 teaspoon Flavoring (e.g., blue raspberry)
- 10 Wooden sticks
- Non-stick cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare your work surface: Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and place your wooden sticks spaced evenly apart.
- Make the mixture: In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add colors and flavors: Remove from heat, divide into two bowls, and add red food coloring and cherry flavoring to one, blue food coloring and blue raspberry to the other. Stir gently.
- Pour into molds: Carefully pour the red mixture into one mold or drip onto the stick. Then pour the blue mixture onto the other sticks. Let them harden for a few hours.
- Remove and enjoy: Gently pop the lollipops out of molds or lift off the baking sheet.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, wrap each lollipop in wax paper and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American