Cherry Lollipops
Source of Recipe
PastryWiz
Recipe Introduction
These hard candy lollipops are the perfect project for pint-sized chefs. Make them in any color or flavor you want -- even in fun shapes, using metal cookie cutters or candy molds, available at most kitchen stores.
Yield: 20 lollipops
List of Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray (PAM)
3/4 C granulated Sugar
1/2 C light Corn Syrup, Karo
1/4 C Butter
1 box (3-oz) Cherry Jell-O
Special Equipment:
20 4-inch lollipop sticks
Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoons
Candy Thermometer
Recipe
Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 lollipop sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
Stir sugar, corn syrup, and butter in small saucepanover low heat until sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 7 minutes, or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees. Stir in gelatin until smooth.
Using metal tablespoon and working quickly, spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely.
Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in airtight container.
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