Ginger Free Honey Lollipops
These golden honey lollipops are a pure, old-fashioned treat made from just a handful of pantry staples — and they come together with a satisfying candy-making process that feels genuinely rewarding. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, the good news is that the spice listed in this recipe is entirely optional and easy to leave out without changing the structure or texture of the candy at all. The real star here is raw honey, cooked low and slow until it hits the hard-crack stage and transforms into a deep amber, caramelized confection with incredible depth of flavor. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds just enough brightness to keep things from feeling one-note. Coconut oil greases the molds so each lollipop releases cleanly with a satisfying pop. These make a lovely homemade gift, a party favor, or just a nostalgic little indulgence you can feel good about since you know exactly what went into them.
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12 servings
- 1 cup raw honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Can be omittedground ginger
- 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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