Homemade lollipops in molds

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make homemade lollipops in molds? Prepare all the necessary products. Take clean, filtered water, as tap water can adversely affect the taste of the finished candies.

2. STEP 2

   

   Take a lollipop mold and thoroughly grease it with unscented vegetable oil using a silicone brush. This will ensure easy removal of the candies. Prepare a saucer with cold water to check the caramel for doneness.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour sugar into the pan, then add water and stir. The water in the bowl should barely cover the sugar. You can also use a ladle, enamel mug or bowl for cooking. It is advisable that the dishes be light in color. This will allow you to check the readiness of the caramel and monitor its color to avoid overcooking and crystallization of sugar.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the pan over medium heat and bring the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring continuously.

5. STEP 5

   

   As soon as the syrup boils, pour in the vinegar. Vinegar is added to prevent sugar crystallization. If you are against vinegar, you can add lemon juice or make a solution of citric acid by dissolving a few crystals in a teaspoon, but Vinegar does a better job of this. In the finished caramel, the smell of vinegar disappears and the difference in taste is not noticeable.

6. STEP 6

   

   Reduce heat and cook the syrup, stirring slightly, avoiding boiling.

7. STEP 7

   

   The syrup should simmer with stirring until golden brown. You cannot be distracted, because the sugar mass is very insidious, the difference between the two states: “not hardened” and “burnt sugar” is only a few seconds. The caramel is prepared in about 5-7 minutes. Check for readiness. Having dropped the mixture onto a saucer with cold water - the drop should harden, and it will also crunch on your teeth - immediately remove the syrup from the stove.

8. STEP 8

   

   This intense amber color is a borderline state. Attention! Don't overcook until it turns brown! Now you need to stir everything thoroughly so that every single bubble disappears. If you are using dye, add it now while stirring. I poured out 3 regular candies and added 0.25 tsp. beet juice, getting 3 more beet candies, also added instant coffee.

9. STEP 9

   

   When the caramel becomes homogeneous, pour it into molds. This must be done without delay - the caramel hardens quickly! If this happens, return the dishes to the switched off, warm stove. Stirring, heat until liquid and continue pouring.

10. STEP 10

    

    After a couple of minutes, the caramel will “set”; gently twist and insert skewers or other suitable sticks into the caramel.

11. STEP 11

    

    After about 10 minutes the candies will harden. Open the mold and take out the finished candies. If the mixture is not cooked enough, the candies simply will not harden, and if you overcook, the candies will have a bitter aftertaste of burnt sugar.

12. STEP 12

    

    For storage, the lollipops can be wrapped in cling film. Enjoy yourself and treat your children!

Comments on the recipe

Juliana

21.11.2023

4.9

Thank you very much for the recipe, it’s like going back to childhood. This was my first time making lollipops and they turned out so great!

BLUE-EYED

21.11.2023

4.5

Wow ! What a beauty you have! Modern forms and old recipes work wonders! Thanks for the photo and review. It’s great that you liked the recipe and the main thing is that everything worked out the first time, which means I was able to show everything clearly and simply, and this is very important, so others can too. The recipe will not be forgotten and will delight more than one generation of children, what could be better?! Good health to you and Happy New Year!

Azalea Terra

21.11.2023

4.9

Thank you for the great recipe and detailed description! The lollipops turned out right the first time - to the delight of the children!

annapokupki91

21.11.2023

4.9

Wrong proportions, don't work. Although I’ve made homemade candies before

Frank

21.11.2023

4.6

Excellent recipe, I have the same form, the composition fits perfectly, there won’t be any leftover. The only thing is that the caramel takes longer to prepare - it takes about 20 minutes in total to cook.

Frank

21.11.2023

5

The lollipops are top notch) thanks for the recipe. I recommend !