Honey Lollipops

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by

Hanna
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Prep Time: 1 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Total Time: 26 min

This recipe will make about 12 quarter sized lollipops and you will need an inexpensive candy thermometer, available in most grocery and kitchen stores.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
  • Lollipop sticks (available at craft stores)

Instructions

  1. Place lollipop sticks on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
  2. Pour the honey into a small saucepan and heat to 300 degrees F over medium-low to medium heat (about 10 minutes). Stirring occasionally, once the honey starts to boil lower the heat so that it continues to low boil. If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use the doneness test by dropping a drip or two into a bowl of very cold water. If the honey hardens into a ball, it is ready. If it remains soft to the touch, continue to a boil.
  3. Once the honey has reached 300 degrees F., remove from the burner, stir and allow to cool for a minute or two in the pan. Add the cinnamon if desired and stir to incorporate.
  4. Slowly pour the hot mixture over one end of the lollipop sticks. As the honey cools, it becomes easier to pour an even circle. If your honey cools to the point that it becomes hard to pour, simply return to low heat for a minute or so to thin.
  5. Once completely cooled, wrap in clear, plastic treat bags and secure with a twist-tie or simply store in an air-tight container, separating the lollipops with a piece of wax or parchment paper.