Posted by Karen on December 02, 2000 at 21:51:03:
In Reply to: Suckers posted by Karla on December 01, 2000 at 22:55:50:
Christmas Lollipops
Serving: 12 large lollipops
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 oz. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. natural flavoring (orange, mint, cinnamon, etc.)
Few drops food coloring
If you are using lollipop molds, please follow
manufacturer’s directions. If you don’t have lollipop molds,
you can still make classic circle shaped lollipops by pouring
desired amount onto a sheet pan with aluminum foil that has
been lightly oiled, and placing a lollipop stick half-way up
into the circle. Let them cool for only a couple of minutes
and they are ready to eat.
For lollipop mixture, take a copper sugar skillet if you
have one, or a heavy gauge aluminum pan. Heat sugar,
water, and cream of tartar in pan over medium-high heat,
with candy thermometer heat to 300 degrees.
Remove from heat and add the flavor and coloring.
Immediately pour into molds or onto your prepared sheet
pan as desired.
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Lollipops
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup water
1/4 Cup white corn syrup
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon flavoring
small dab paste food coloring
This recipe makes approx. 10-14 lollipops. Recipe may be doubled.
Prepare molds first by spraying with non-stick cooking spray, wipe
out excess spray with paper towel. Place sticks in molds.
In 1 quart saucepan, (2 qt. for double batch) blend sugar, water
and corn syrup til sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil (DO NOT STIR ANY
MORE) over HIGH heat until mixture reaches 290 degrees on a candy
thermometer. Remove pan from heat. Allow to stand until bubbles have
settled down. Add flavoring and color, as desired. Stir until blended
and bubbles dissappear. Too much stirring will cause syrup to solidify
into a hard sugary lump. Work fast! Pour into hard-candy molds and allow
to set until hardened. Remove lollipops from molds and place in plastic
sucker bags and tape shut or wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap. If
lollipops are not going to be eaten right away, store in refridgerator.