Hard Candy and Lollipops

 

Want to learn how to make hard candy & lollipops? We'll show you how!

RECIPE TIP: When making hard candy, it’s important to use a flavoring that is highly concentrated. LorAnn's Super-Strength flavorings (candy oils) are designed withstand exposure high heat without losing flavor. Be sure to use a candy thermometer when making this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 dram (1 teaspoon)* LorAnn Super Strength flavoring, any flavor 
  • LorAnn Liquid Gel Food Coloring (as desired)
  • Hard Candy Molds (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Sucker bags & twist ties (optional)

Directions

Make sure your thermometer measures accurately; in boiling water it should read 212°F (100°C). Have all ingredients and tools assembled and within easy reach of the stove. The use of metal spoons and measuring utensils is recommended. Line a rimmed baking sheet/jelly roll pan with foil and lightly oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray (such as PAM). If using molds, lightly spray cavities of clean, dry candy molds with non-stick cooking spray. Insert sucker sticks. If using molds, you may also want to spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. If after pouring the syrup into the molds you have excess candy, you can pour it onto the foil for break-up candy

  1. In a heavy (good quality) 2-quart saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. Insert candy thermometer if using, making certain it does not touch the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture to a boil without stirring.
  3. Early in the cooking process, "wash down" any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
  4. Continue to cook the syrup, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 260ºF; add drops of coloring until desired hue is achieved. Do not stir; boiling action will incorporate color into syrup.
  5. Remove from heat precisely at 300°F (temperature will continue rising), or until drops of syrup form hard,  brittle threads in cold water (hard crack stage). After boiling action has ceased, add flavor and stir. USE CAUTION WHEN ADDING FLAVORING TO AVOID RISING STEAM.
  6. Carefully pour syrup into prepared molds or onto the prepared greased and foil lined cookie sheet. (As the sugar mixture begins to set up, you may want to score with a large knife to mark squares.) Do not refrigerate.
  7. Cool completely. Break sheet candy into small pieces and dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight containers between waxed paper. If making lollipops, do not dust with powdered sugar, but place in sucker bags and secure with twist ties. Store hard candy in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Tip: For easy clean-up, simply soak your pot and utensils in hot water until the hardened candy is dissolved.

Another alternative is to pour the hot candy onto a heat-resistant surface covered in powdered sugar.

When the candy is slightly cooled, it can be cut with well-oiled scissors into pillow-shaped pieces (you may want to wear heat-resistant gloves, such as rubber, to protect hands from heat).

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Lori 9/9/2024
I love this recipe. The banana cream is really good. Also butterscotch.
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John 2/10/2024
Made candy for the first time with this recipe. Worked great even when my candy thermometer failed.
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Susie H 1/14/2024
I have been making this candy with my Mom for many years. It is always the best and the cinnamon flavor continues to be THE Christmas candy. The tradition has now been passed on to my granddaughters and new flavors have been made but the cinnamon always ends up on top.
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Lolita McLendon 1/2/2024
I love your candy flavors
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Angelia Harris 12/24/2023
I have been using Lorann oils as long as I can remember cinnamon is our favorite I have tried other flavors but still go back to cinnamon !
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Ruby 12/21/2023
Easy recipe to follow. I use it every year.
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Amy 12/21/2023
I find when it starts to harden, to score with a pizza cutter.
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Michelle 12/17/2023
I have used a different recipe for years. That one used double the amount of sugar and corn syrup but also used 1 dram of flavoring. While it tasted good, I always felt like the flavor wasn't strong enough. This recipe was perfect! I used watermelon and the flavor popped! Will only use this one from now on. Thanks. Could I double the recipe?
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LorAnn Customer Care 1/16/2024
Great to hear you found the perfect recipe, Michelle! This will lead you to our large batch hard candy recipe, which suggests using two - 1 dram bottles/2 teaspoons of our super strength flavors (Please note our cinnamon, clove and peppermint flavors are particularly potent. You may wish to reduce the amount used for these flavors): https://lorannoils.com/products/recipe/candy/hard-candy-recipe-large-batch

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