Lollipops Take 2!

Why is it "lollipops take 2" you ask?

Well it's because attempt #1 failed!  I tried making some a couple weeks ago and completely burned the sugar mixture.  It takes forever to get up to temperature initially but I didn't realize that once you get closer to 300° the temp starts to raise very quickly.  I smelled the horrible burnt smell and knew immediately what I had done.  OOPS!  Lesson learned.

Not one to be easily deterred I made another attempt.  Even better since I ordered some pretty cool hard candy molds.  Try #2 was quite successful.  I tried a different recipe this time and the only problem I encountered this time was they weren't very flavorful.  I had first read you can use any flavor extract you want, so I did.  After this batch, however, I was reading a bit more and learned that flavor oils are better for hard candy since they hold up to the high temps better.  I found a cake and candy supply store nearby so a trip will happen very soon to get some flavoring for my next batch!  I forgot to take a picture after they were unmolded but here are some Frankenstein ones hardening.