Homemade Honey Lollipops
These homemade honey lollipops are a simple, old-school sweet made with just sugar, honey, and water. Cooked to the hard-crack stage and poured into molds, they set into clear, glossy candies with a clean honey flavor and satisfying crunch. You can keep them classic or customize with your favorite extracts and a sprinkle of edible glitter for a fun finish. They’re an easy DIY treat for gifts, party favors, or whenever you want a little homemade candy moment.
Tasty Team
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 24 lollipops
- Edible glitter (optional)
- 1 cup cane sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons purified water
- 2 teaspoons natural flavor extract of choice (optional)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 27
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 6g
- Fiber 24g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 0g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Place 2 (12-count) lollipop molds on top of a large sheet of parchment paper, and place 24 lollipop sticks in the molds. If using edible glitter, sprinkle some into each lollipop mold. Set aside.
- Place the sugar, honey, and water in a small pot, and place a candy thermometer in the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the thermometer registers 300°F (150°C) for the hard-crack stage, about 15 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, and let the mixture stand for about 30 seconds, or until the bubbles subside.
- If desired, stir the flavor extract into the candy mixture. Carefully transfer the candy mixture to a heat-safe liquid measuring cup. Working quickly, pour the mixture evenly into the lollipop molds. Allow the lollipops to cool at room temperature until completely hardened, 30–60 minutes.
- Remove the lollipops from the molds. Wrap the lollipops individually in parchment paper sheets or small plastic bags. Store the wrapped lollipops in an airtight container or a ziplock plastic bag in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Enjoy!
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