Cinnamon Free Honey Lollipops
These golden lollipops are a pure, old-fashioned treat built around raw honey cooked to the hard-crack stage for that satisfying glassy snap. The flavor is deeply caramelized and floral, with a bright lift from fresh lemon juice that keeps things from tasting one-note. A touch of ground ginger is entirely optional, so if you're avoiding warming spices beyond that, you're in complete control of what goes into every single pop. So many store-bought candies and lollipops sneak in spice blends or flavorings that can be hard to verify, making homemade the smartest route when you need to keep things simple and safe. The process is straightforward — just honey, water, and a candy thermometer — though you'll want to stay attentive near the end since the temperature climbs fast and the syrup is seriously hot. Once poured into greased molds and left to cool, they release cleanly and look genuinely beautiful with that deep amber color. Kids and adults alike will be reaching for these, and you'll feel good knowing exactly what's in them.
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12 servings
- 1 cup raw honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
- coconut oil, for greasing molds
Instructions
- 1
Lightly brush each cavity of the lollipop molds with coconut oil and place a lollipop stick in each mold slot. Set the prepared molds on a flat, heatproof surface.
- 2
Combine the honey and water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the honey dissolves into the water, about 2 minutes.
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