Lavender Lollipop Recipe
How to make Lavender Lollipops
This recipe will make old-fashioned lollipops flavored with Lavender.
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn syrup
- 1/4 cup Water
- 3/4 teaspoon Lavender extract
- Food Coloring (optional)
- You will also need lollipop molds, wooden sticks, and a candy thermometer.
Instructions:
First oil the molds with a thin layer of vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray.
Combine Sugar, Corn Syrup and water in a heavy bottom medium saucepan.
Stir all ingredients over med-high heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
Place thermometer in pan and allow to boil until the hard crack stage of 295 degrees Fahrenheit. Watch carefully as it is easy to burn.
Immediately remove from heat when the mixture reaches temperature.
Stir in extract and pour or carefully spoon into molds inserting sticks.
Cool completely and then wrap in cellophane wrap.
This is a lovely old fashioned treat for the whole family.
