Description
Create magical Harry Potter Inspired Acid Pops with this fun recipe, featuring homemade lemon-flavored lollipops coated in a tangy and fizzy acid coating. Perfect for fans and candy lovers looking to try a unique treat with a thrilling sour twist, these lollipops combine sweet, sour, and fizzy textures for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Homemade Lollipops:
- ⅓ cup water (80 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 8 drops lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon flavor
- Yellow food coloring
Alternatively:
- 15-20 ready-bought lollipops (see Note 1)
Acid Coating:
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (Note 2)
- 2 tablespoons citric acid
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the molds: Lightly spray or brush the lollipop molds with oil, then place wooden sticks in position. If you don’t have molds, brush two baking trays with oil and set wooden sticks on them. Set aside.
- Make the candy base: In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Heat on medium stirring until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and raise heat allowing the mixture to reach 300°F (148°C), about 5 minutes, until lightly amber in color.
- Add flavor and color: Remove from heat and quickly stir in lemon flavor and yellow food coloring to the hot syrup.
- Shape the lollipops: Spoon the hot candy into molds or onto baking trays as small circles. Place wooden sticks on hot candy circles and press gently, twisting slightly for full candy coverage. Reheat candy if it hardens before finishing. Let the lollipops harden completely, then remove from molds or trays.
- Prepare acid coating: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, citric acid, and baking soda thoroughly.
- Coat the lollipops: Briefly dip each lollipop (homemade or store-bought) in water and remove excess moisture so they are sticky but not wet. Roll each lollipop in the acid coating mixture ensuring an even layer. Stand coated lollipops upright in jars without touching. Repeat for remaining lollipops.
Notes
- The quick and easy method uses ready-bought lollipops for coating with the acid mixture.
- The citric acid and baking soda create a prickly, fizzy sensation on the tongue, while sugar balances out the tartness and adds texture.
- For gifting, wrap each acid pop individually in transparent candy wrap to maintain freshness and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 acid pop
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
