Discover how simple it is to make your own healthy homemade honey lollipops! These delightful treats are perfect for gifting or adding to your favorite cup of tea. Follow this versatile recipe to make them with or without refined sugar.
INGREDIENTS
For Honey Lollipops Without Sugar:
- 1 cup honey
- 25 drops food-safe lemon essential oil (optional)
For Honey Lollipops With Sugar:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 25 drops food-safe lemon essential oil (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Be cautious when making hard candy, as you’ll be working with extremely hot ingredients. Take care to avoid burns.
- Prep: Prepare your lollipop molds and ensure the sticks are securely in place. For easy cleanup, place parchment paper underneath the molds.
- Heat: In a small saucepan, heat the honey over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, stirring frequently until it reaches 300°F. Once it hits 300°F, remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for a few minutes until the bubbles subside.
- Stir: If you’re using essential oils, add the lemon essential oil and stir to combine.
- Pour: Carefully spoon the hot honey into the molds, working quickly. Be sure to rotate the sticks to coat them evenly.
- Set: Let the lollipops cool for 30-60 minutes until they are fully hardened. Once set, pop them out of the molds and enjoy!
For Honey Lollipops with Sugar: Follow the same instructions, but add the sugar and water to the honey in step 2.
NOTES
- For Best Results: Let the honey cool slightly before adding lemon essential oil to preserve its potency.
- Storage: To prevent the lollipops from becoming sticky, store them in a mason jar in the fridge or wrap them individually in parchment paper.
Substitutions: If you’d like a different flavor, replace the lemon essential oil with food-grade orange essential oil.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- YIELD: 20 lollipops
- SERVING SIZE: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 82
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 1g
