How to make LollyPops ??? ... any ideas please : )

smiles4u · February 15th, 2010, 05:41 PM

Hi all,

I am looking to buy some lollipop plastic mould trays in the shape of Dora the Explora's body (as DD will be having a Dora the Explora themed 4th birthday party in May) ...

But i have no idea how to make lollipops (recipe, how to set, etc ...) ... so can anyone help me with how to make lollipops

I'm hoping to make the lollipops in either Orange or Pink (Dora colours).

TIA for any suggestions

**ubba82** · February 15th, 2010, 05:44 PM

Hmmm, not too sure about lollypops but can you make dora choccys?

**ubba82** · February 15th, 2010, 05:48 PM

I found this recipe, never tried it so cant be held responsible!!

Lollipops are an old-fashioned sugar candy favorite. You can vary the colors or flavors to suit your tastes. Make sure you have an accurate candy thermometer for this recipe!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
•1 cup sugar
•½ cup light corn syrup
•¼ cup water
•¾ tsp extract of your choice (vanilla, mint, cinnamon, coconut, etc)
•Food coloring (optional)
•Lollipop molds and sticks
Preparation:
1. Prepare your molds by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray and inserting lollipop sticks into the molds.

2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert the candy thermometer and stir until sugar dissolves.

3. Allow to boil, without stirring, until candy reaches 295 degrees (hard-crack stage).

4. Once the candy reaches 295, remove it from heat. Stir in the extract of your choice, and, if desired, food coloring.

5. Spoon the candy into the mold cavities, making sure to cover the back of the stick.

6. Allow to cool completely and remove once hardened.

smiles4u · February 15th, 2010, 05:50 PM

...

LOL you must have esp as i thinking to do chocolate ones but i already have something chocolate to go in the loot bags

THANKS heaps for the recipe

Hopefully someone might come through with some added tips IYKWIM and let me know how in advanced i can make them

**Miss K** · February 15th, 2010, 05:54 PM

Another thing is make toffee my nana used to make toffee and put a paddlepop stick in they were soo good!!! And she used to add flavours to them so they would all taste yummy!!! so like a toffee pop hehe

smiles4u · February 15th, 2010, 05:58 PM

Another thing is make toffee my nana used to make toffee and put a paddlepop stick in they were soo good!!! And she used to add flavours to them so they would all taste yummy!!! so like a toffee pop hehe

... can the toffee be made orange or pink coloured ??

Well, i feel like a dill ... i'd spelt lollipop as lollypop, too funny

**Miss K** · February 15th, 2010, 06:00 PM

It certainly can be

I think orange is going to be the winner over pink but u can stick pink and orange sprinkles on too

**~Kim~** · February 15th, 2010, 06:04 PM

Rachel Allen made some the other night on her show....see if I can find them. They looked gorgeous.

smiles4u · February 15th, 2010, 06:04 PM

It certainly can be

I think orange is going to be the winner over pink but u can stick pink and orange sprinkles on too

... thanks so much

... sorry it might have sounded like a silly question before just my Mum has a toffee recipe from when i was a kid but i remembered it being a muddy colour (if that makes sense) and i want Dora to look nice, lol !!

Kim .... oooOOOh, that would be great !!!!!!!!!!!

**{sarah}** · February 15th, 2010, 06:05 PM

I was thinking of toffee as well.

smiles4u · February 15th, 2010, 06:09 PM

I was thinking of toffee as well.

hey sarah i'm up for anything as long as they look like a nice bright orange or pink, and they ain't too much of a nightmare to make (maybe i'm crazy making them, lol)

**{sarah}** · February 15th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Whenever I've made toffee they're an orangey colour to start with, adding in some food colouring would make them great

**Tinks** · February 15th, 2010, 06:24 PM

I think if you use white vinegar the toffee will come out clear.

**~Kim~** · February 15th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Here it is....

Prep time:10 minsCook time:20 minsServes:makes 30-35
Use a sugar thermometer to make Rachel Allen’s impressive sweet treats

Speckled lollipops: Instead of or in addition to the cordial, add 1 tablespoon of candied sprinkles, such as hundreds and thousands or edible glitter, as soon as the syrup is taken off the heat.

Ingredients
450g caster sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
4 tbsp undiluted fruit cordial, such as blackcurrant, orange or lime

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Method
1. Arrange 30–35 lollipop sticks spaced apart on several large, non-stick baking sheets.

2. Place the sugar, cream of tartar and 150ml water in a heavy-based saucepan on a medium heat and bring to a gentle boil while stirring all the time. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes without stirring, until the temperature on a sugar thermometer dipped into the mixture reads 143°C.

3. Stir in the cordial just before the syrup reaches this temperature (after 15–20 minutes). The mixture will bubble up, so be careful as it is very hot.

4. Once the correct temperature has been reached, remove the pan from the heat and, working quickly, spoon small pools of the syrup onto one end of each lollipop stick and allow to set for about 5 minutes, until hardened.

5. If you wish, wrap the lollipops in cellophane and tie with string as soon as they have cooled and hardened, to prevent them from absorbing moisture. Store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week.