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Who wouldn't want to receive a bouquet of these Rose Lollipops? These beautiful rose-shaped candies are delicately scented with the fresh floral fragrance of rose water, and they make a perfect gift for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or any romantic occasion.
Yield: about 8 2" rose lollipops
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ? cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons rose water (see Note below)
- Pink or red food coloring
- Rose-shaped lollipop molds, meant for hard candy
- Lollipops sticks
Preparation:
1. Prepare your molds by spraying them with a very light coating of nonstick cooking spray and inserting lollipop sticks into the molds.
2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush. Once boiling, insert a candy thermometer.
3. Allow to boil, without stirring, until candy reaches 295 degrees Fahrenheit (146 C).
4. Once the candy reaches 295 F, remove it from heat. Allow it to sit until it stops bubbling completely. If you want to make multiple colors from the same batch, start with a light pink color. Pour some of the candy into the mold's cavities, then add a little more food coloring to deepen the color. Continue until you have made as many shades of red and pink as you desire. To make opaque lollipops, add a drop or two of white food coloring when you add the pink or red. Continue to fill the mold's cavities until you run out of candy. Make sure that the back of the lollipop sticks are well-embedded in the candy.
5. Allow the lollipops to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, gently flex the mold to pop them out—do not pull them out by the sticks.
6. Store Rose Lollipops individually wrapped, in an airtight container at room temperature, for up to a month.
Note: Rose water is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, and can often be found in the ethnic section of large supermarkets. Rose flavoring or food-grade rose oil can be substitute. Be aware that rose oil is much stronger, so use much less than the recipe calls for—a few drops should probably do it.
Thanks for the recipe! Would you please tell me where you ordered your rose mold? I've seen them in a tighter bud, but not like yours. Also, would you confirm if it's 1 cup of light corn syrup (it shows a ?). Thank you!
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