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Rock Candy Lollipops Recipe
Crunchy sugar crystals on a stick never stop being fun, and Rock Candy Lollipops make them magical. Perfect for adding a touch of wonder to birthdays, holidays, or weekend treats.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 7 days
Total Time: 7 days 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 250 ml – 1 cup water
- 600 g – 3 cups sugar
- Liquid food colour – I used 5 drops of blue
- Flavouring – optional, I used 1 tbsp mango essence
- Plastic cups – pegs, and lollipop sticks
Instructions
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Put the water and sugar in a pot and bring them to a rolling boil.
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Turn the heat off, then add the colour and essence and stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
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Place a lollipop stick inside a plastic cup, making sure it does not touch the sides or the bottom. You can suspend it with pegs if needed.
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Dip a lollipop stick into the warm syrup to lightly coat the area where you want the crystals to grow, then roll it in granulated sugar so the first crystals have something to hold onto.
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Pour the syrup into the cup and fully submerge the coated stick.
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Repeat the process for all the lollipops you want to make.
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Leave the cups in a dry place for 3 to 7 days. The syrup will gradually set and form sugar crystals. Wipe the rim and inside edge of each cup daily so stray crystals do not cling to the sides or attach to the stick.
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Once the sugar has crystallised, lift the lollipops out and let them dry for a couple of hours before serving.