Candy on a stick
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The cooking process itself is quite simple, but requires attention and constant monitoring. Thanks to food coloring, homemade candy on a stick can be any color, which will surely delight children. The finished dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here are the simple and affordable ingredients needed to make homemade lollipop candy. You can use not only long and thin sticks, but also thick ones, like ice cream sticks, for example.
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Step 2
2. The caramel cooking process itself is known to many, but there are many nuances involved. After combining sugar with water, bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and cook until a ball forms. This means that a drop of caramel in cold water should form a soft ball.
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Step 3
3. At this stage, you can optionally add food coloring and flavoring. The recipe for making lollipops doesn't necessarily require additional ingredients, in which case the candies will have a classic color.
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Step 4
4. When the drop hardens in cold water, add the citric acid, mix thoroughly, and remove from heat. Prepare a baking parchment in advance by greasing it lightly with oil, or use a silicone mat. Pour a tablespoon of caramel (more or less, as desired) in a thin stream onto the mat.
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Step 5
5. Let it cool slightly, then carefully insert the stick. Gently rotate it in a circle, evenly inserting the stick inside.
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Step 6
6. Leave the caramel to cool completely. If desired, you can shape the candy into desired forms while it's setting—such as rabbit ears or hearts, for example. This is a simple way to make lollipops, easy for you to repeat at home.