Lollipops Recipe #1229
This is an ancient family recipe. It was handed down 4 generations from my mom's side of the family. Enjoy!!
1½ hours | 25 min prep
SERVES 10
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup water
- any desired flavoring
- any desired food coloring
- Combine sugar and cream of tartar with water.
- Stir until completely dissolved.
- Boil mixture until it reaches 290°.
- Add the amount of flavoring and the amount of coloring you wish.
- Test by dropping a small amount of the candy into cold water.
- If it forms immediately then it is ready.
- Remove from heat and pour into greased molds.
- When it is partially cooled, add wooden sticks to the center.
- Let cool off completely.
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