Description
These adorable heart lollipops are a fun and festive treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration of love. Made with simple ingredients and a silicone mold, they’re easy to create and bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp flavored extract (e.g., cherry, strawberry)
- Red or pink food coloring
- Heart-shaped silicone lollipop mold
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare a heart-shaped silicone mold by placing lollipop sticks in place and setting it on a flat surface.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in food coloring and flavor extract.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared molds.
- Allow lollipops to cool and harden completely (about 30 minutes).
- Once set, gently remove from molds and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Be cautious while handling hot syrup.
- You can wrap finished lollipops in cellophane for gifting.
- Experiment with different colors and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
