Comments on: Candy Recipe (for disaster): Homemade Lollipops http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/ Candy news, views, and reviews. All the candy that's fit to eat, and some that isn't. All candy, all the time. Fri, 25 May 2012 20:38:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: luv2cook http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-99340 luv2cook Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:25:19 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-99340 I love to make lollipops!!! I make them at least once a month. NEVER EVER stir sugar it will take care of itself. put the stuff in the pot med high heat, stir to combine and let it take care of itself! when it gets to hard ball stage dump it by spoonfulls over your sticks or dump it on a sheet lined with tin foil and when it cools break it apart. It really is easier then it seemed if you try it again! I love to make lollipops!!! I make them at least once a month. NEVER EVER stir sugar it will take care of itself. put the stuff in the pot med high heat, stir to combine and let it take care of itself! when it gets to hard ball stage dump it by spoonfulls over your sticks or dump it on a sheet lined with tin foil and when it cools break it apart. It really is easier then it seemed if you try it again!

]]> By: Cadence http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-99023 Cadence Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:06:18 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-99023 I applaud your bravery. Thank you so much for sharing and giving me a good giggle. It reminds me of the time I convinced one of my parents to let me melt crayons in a pot. That pot will be glad to keep your cup company at the landfill. I applaud your bravery. Thank you so much for sharing and giving me a good giggle. It reminds me of the time I convinced one of my parents to let me melt crayons in a pot. That pot will be glad to keep your cup company at the landfill.

]]> By: Cat http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-99010 Cat Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:40:44 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-99010 Caramel is NOT easy!! I ended up with a molten black ball of hell in my trash barrel. Caramel is NOT easy!! I ended up with a molten black ball of hell in my trash barrel.

]]> By: Cindy http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-99009 Cindy Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:39:05 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-99009 That was hilarious! I wish I'd been there to witness your "adventure" first hand. You should trying making caramel tomorrow. It's easy. I promise. That was hilarious! I wish I’d been there to witness your “adventure” first hand.

You should trying making caramel tomorrow. It’s easy. I promise.

]]> By: Carl Weaver http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-98999 Carl Weaver Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:27:36 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-98999 Like Sandy said, it's really just sugar in the bottom of the pan, so soaking it should do the trick. When I started working at NCA I decided that I needed to know how candy was made so I went to a candy-making supply store and went to work with some ingredients and molds. I found it very educational, but there was something not quite right about what I made. Maybe I should try again, but after doing this a few times, I decided to let the pros do the bulk of it for me! The only really cool thing about making candy at home is that it makes good gifts. Other than that, it's cooking at monstrously high temperatures and getting things perfect, which is not really part of my skill set. I look forward to what you make next! Like Sandy said, it’s really just sugar in the bottom of the pan, so soaking it should do the trick.

When I started working at NCA I decided that I needed to know how candy was made so I went to a candy-making supply store and went to work with some ingredients and molds. I found it very educational, but there was something not quite right about what I made. Maybe I should try again, but after doing this a few times, I decided to let the pros do the bulk of it for me!

The only really cool thing about making candy at home is that it makes good gifts. Other than that, it’s cooking at monstrously high temperatures and getting things perfect, which is not really part of my skill set.

I look forward to what you make next!

]]> By: Sandy http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/comment-page-1/#comment-98998 Sandy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:48:26 +0000 http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/04/candy-recipe-for-disaster-homemade-lollipops/#comment-98998 LOL I'm sorry, but the story of your adventure with the pot of boiling sugar was priceless! Don't give up on lollipops. After you've finished making them, fill the pan with warm water and let it soak. The hard candy left will dissolve overnight and can be safely washed down the drain. I hope your finger feels better soon. And, be sure to try your hand at peanut brittle. If you can do lollipops, peanut brittle will be a snap! LOL I’m sorry, but the story of your adventure with the pot of boiling sugar was priceless! Don’t give up on lollipops. After you’ve finished making them, fill the pan with warm water and let it soak. The hard candy left will dissolve overnight and can be safely washed down the drain. I hope your finger feels better soon. And, be sure to try your hand at peanut brittle. If you can do lollipops, peanut brittle will be a snap!

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