Most kids just LOVE lollipops. They would eat them constantly if we let them.
Because of Ashley's children loving lollipops so much she decided to investigate what exactly is in them.
She writes in that amazing community I blog about - The Mix.
"I investigated, I looked it up, or trust me when I say, it’s nothing good. Maybe they shouldn’t be edible, after all. It was time to replace them with something better. I found this recipe on a blog and decided to add a drop of Thieves to the batch. Then, I got really brave and added orange, too. What can I say? I walk on the wild side."
Gather these items first:
1/2 to 1 Cup Honey - Really, any amount will do.
1/2 to 1 Cup Honey - Really, any amount will do.
I just eyeballed about a cup and got about 20 lollipops.
3-5 drops Thieves vitality oil
3 drops Orange vitality oil
Lollipop Sticks - You can snag these at JoAnn’s, Michael's or another craft store. Or Aliexpress and get shopping points and cashback.
Silpat Mat or Parchment Paper
A Candy Thermometer - This is helpful, but not necessary.
3-5 drops Thieves vitality oil
3 drops Orange vitality oil
Lollipop Sticks - You can snag these at JoAnn’s, Michael's or another craft store. Or Aliexpress and get shopping points and cashback.
Silpat Mat or Parchment Paper
A Candy Thermometer - This is helpful, but not necessary.
Here’s how to make these yummy treats:
Pour honey in a small sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
If you have a candy thermometer, use it to tell you when the honey reaches about 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
It'll take about 10 minutes.
If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the honey by dropping a bit of it into a cup of ice water.
If it hardens (like candy) it's ready.
If not, keep on boiling.
*Keep a super close eye on your honey.
It will seem like nothing's happening for a while, then it will increase in temperature very quickly.
It's better to test often and too soon, than to miss the mark and burn a batch.
When the honey reaches 300 degrees, remove it from the burner.
Add Vitality oils and stir.
Pour small circles on the silpat mat or a piece of parchment paper.
After pouring five or so circles, stop and put the lollipop sticks in each circle of honey.
Give the sticks a little twist to be sure they're really stuck in there.
Continue creating small honey circles on the mat, stopping every few minutes to put in the sticks.
*When you first pour the honey, it's very thin and difficult to get a good circle, but as you continue on, the honey thickens and is much easier to pour.
Feel free to go back over your first few to help round them out and make them a bit thicker.
Allow them to cool and harden on the counter completely at room temperature, about a half hour.
To store, wrap them with a bit of plastic wrap and secure them with string or a twist tie.
If that's too much work for you, just cut up some parchment paper and fold it over the sucker heads.
It'll keep them from sticking together when you store them, but will peel off easily when you're ready to enjoy them.
This process sounds long, but it’s really super quick.
Note: You could make lozengers/drops.
As always I have all the links at the bottom of this blog to make it easy for you.
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