Honey Pops
Delicious lollipops made with honey.
Servings: 18 Lollipops (approximately)
Equipment
- Heavy pot (not coated)
- Candy thermometer
- Lollipop molds (along with sticks and wrappers)
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire rack
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Honey
- ¼ Cup Water
- Optional flavoring *See note below
Instructions
- Start by setting up your pop molds on a wire rack with sticks inserted.
- Place all ingredients (except optional flavoring) into your heavy non-coated pot and turn heat to high.
- Stirring often, heat the mixture to 300° F (the hard crack stage) using a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in your flavoring, if using. Keep stirring until the bubbles go down, but do not allow to cool.
- VERY CAREFULLY (using oven mitts or pot holders) fill your lollipop molds.
- Allow to cool until hardened- about 30 minutes. If it is hot and/or humid, this may take longer. Utilize your fridge or freezer if needed.
- Wrap as desired and store in a cool and dry place. I prefer the fridge as they can get sticky if they get warm.
Notes
*My favorite flavoring to add so far is one teaspoon (1 tsp) of Cinnamon. You can also purchase oil-based food flavorings and add about a quarter teaspoon to each batch.