How to make lollipops and cracked glass candy

With the right tools, you can make any type of candy! We bring sugar to the hard-crack stage (295F) in order to create wonderful sweet treats.

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Make sure you have everything ready ahead of time, including lollipop sticks, a greased lollipop mold, and hopefully a Silpat for any extra candy.

Make sure you have everything ready ahead of time, including lollipop sticks, a greased lollipop mold, and hopefully a Silpat for any extra candy.

Measure all items out!

Measure all items out!

Using a candy thermometer or digital temperature gun ($25 on Amazon) bring the water, corn syrup, and sugar to 295 degrees F.

Using a candy thermometer or digital temperature gun ($25 on Amazon) bring the water, corn syrup, and sugar to 295 degrees F.

Remove from the heat and add flavoring extract/oil and any food coloring. Note: Vanilla extract won't retain the flavor like proper candy extracts!

Remove from the heat and add flavoring extract/oil and any food coloring. Note: Vanilla extract won't retain the flavor like proper candy extracts!

Pour into lollipop molds. *Note that clear chocolate molds will MELT. Use the opaque molds for hot sugar.

Pour into lollipop molds. *Note that clear chocolate molds will MELT. Use the opaque molds for hot sugar.

The remainder can be poured on a Silpat and shaped or allowed to cool.

The remainder can be poured on a Silpat and shaped or allowed to cool.

This is also known as "cracked glass" candy!

  • 1.0c Sugar
  • 1/2c Corn syrup
  • 1/4c Water
  • Food coloring
  • 1/4tsp LorAnn candy extract
  • Lollipop molds and sticks
  • 1.0 Candy thermometer
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