Lollipops Cockerels on a stick

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   For classic caramel, we will need only three ingredients. The main one is sugar. It is better to take white fine granulated sugar. We'll also need some water. The proportions of sugar and water must be strictly observed. Citric acid is needed so that the sugar does not crystallize and also for the balance of taste, so that the lollipops are not cloying. If desired, you can add dyes and flavors, but they are added at the very end to the finished caramel.

2. Step 2:

   

   Let's lubricate the lollipop mold with oil in advance. It is very important to lubricate all the small parts well, otherwise the lollipops may stick and not get. It can be lubricated with both vegetable oil and butter. I tried both options. Vegetable oil is not felt, but butter gives the lollipops a little creamy flavor. Then we put the form in the refrigerator for a few minutes to cool down.

3. Step 3:

   

   Pour 100 grams of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water into the ladle, mix everything thoroughly. With constant stirring, avoiding burning, we heat the resulting mass over low heat and bring it to a boil (it is better to use a divider). After boiling, foam forms abundantly. It is not necessary to remove it, it will settle later. Add citric acid or half a teaspoon of lemon juice and then, without stirring, bring the mass to readiness.

4. Step 4:

   

   To determine the readiness of caramel, we use a glass of cold water. The mass is ready if a drop of boiling solution poured into cold water forms a solid and non-crumbling piece.

5. Step 5:

   

   The finished caramel turns out to be a beautiful amber color. We set it aside for 1-2 minutes so that the foam settles.

7. Step 6:

   

   Pour the hot caramel into the sockets of the assembled, stapled and pre-cooled form.

8. Step 7:

   

   When the mass grabs a little (freezes), we insert wooden sticks.

9. Step 8:

   

   If there is no special metal mold for lollipops, then you can use silicone ice molds. And instead of wooden sticks, chopsticks, skewers and even matches will do.

10. Step 9:

    

    Leave the lollipops for 1 hour to completely solidify. Then we remove the clips, open the mold and take out the finished lollipops. To make the lollipops easier to get, the mold needs to be heated by dropping it into boiling water for a few seconds so that the water does not touch the candy mass.