Pecan Free Honey Lollipops
These golden, glossy lollipops are made from just a handful of pantry staples — raw honey, lemon juice, and an optional pinch of ground ginger — so you know exactly what's going into every single one. The honey cooks down to a deep amber hard-crack candy that's rich, floral, and just a little tangy from the citrus. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, homemade candy like this is a genuine relief — no shared production lines, no mystery "natural flavors," just clean, simple ingredients you chose yourself. The coconut oil-greased molds make release surprisingly easy, and the whole process is a satisfying kitchen project once you get your candy thermometer clipped and ready. Keep a close eye on the temperature in those final minutes, because honey moves fast near the hard-crack stage and can go from perfect to burnt in seconds. Once they've cooled and hardened, you've got beautiful, jewel-toned lollipops that look like they came from a fancy confectionery — and taste even better because you made them yourself.
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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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