My daughter loves lollipops. Almost nothing makes her happier. So making them at home has been on my to-do list for, like – forever.
Today we gave this recipe a go.
We got around not having a sugar themometer by dropping some in to a glass of water from a teaspoon to see when it was becoming brittle enough – which was roughly after 5 minutes cooking (after the removing the lid stage). And cut some bamboo skewers in half for sticks.
I have to say it was incredibly fun and rewarding and yes we will be doing it again. It took about 20 minutes of activity and the pan is soaking in the sink to dissolve the sugar – which will just need a light wash later. Disgustingly easy.
And, they taste just like they should. Hurrah!
Wow!!. I’m impressed!
… and they look so pretty too!
They look FANTASTIC. Pity I lost my sugary sweet tooth a while back, but when C acquires his, I know what I’ll be doing!
I know what we’re making these holidays!!
ha! that looks SO cool. Tom is standing here next to me… hoping we make some, like, yesterday!
oh thank you for posting this! I marked it ages ago and today my 3 year old son and I made the best of the rainy afternoon by making these yummy lollies! Like your daughter he loves lollie pops. Great tip on the bamboo skewers, they worked perfect! thanks again! -kb
This looks like fun Michelle, I think I might give it a go. Just wondering about the corn syrup. Did you manage to find some here in Australia or did you substitute for something else? It’s not really readily available here.
I found Corn Syrup at or local supermarket. You should be able to find it in the baking aisle I think.