Fire Honey Lozenges and Lollipops
Fire Honey Lozenges and Lollipops
Ingredients
For the Lozenges and Lollipops
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, organic
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, organic Ceylon
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric, organic root
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder, organic root
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and ginger powder. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture frequently to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan. Monitor the temperature using an infrared or candy thermometer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Continue heating and stirring until the mixture reaches a temperature of a little over 300°F (hard crack stage). This typically takes about 15-20 minutes of active cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300
- 4
Once the desired temperature is reached, immediately remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for a few minutes. This helps prevent excessive bubbling when pouring.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully and quickly pour the still-hot liquid into silicone candy molds. If making lollipops, place lollipop sticks into the molds before pouring. Work swiftly as the mixture will begin to harden.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Allow the lozenges and lollipops to cool and harden completely in the molds at room temperature. This can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your environment.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Once fully hardened, carefully pop the lozenges and lollipops out of their silicone molds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
For storage, wrap individual lozenges in small pieces of parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Store the wrapped lozenges and lollipops in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fire Honey Lozenges and Lollipops
Ingredients
For the Lozenges and Lollipops
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, organic
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, organic Ceylon
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric, organic root
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder, organic root
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and ginger powder. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture frequently to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan. Monitor the temperature using an infrared or candy thermometer.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Continue heating and stirring until the mixture reaches a temperature of a little over 300°F (hard crack stage). This typically takes about 15-20 minutes of active cooking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300 - 4
Once the desired temperature is reached, immediately remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for a few minutes. This helps prevent excessive bubbling when pouring.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully and quickly pour the still-hot liquid into silicone candy molds. If making lollipops, place lollipop sticks into the molds before pouring. Work swiftly as the mixture will begin to harden.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Allow the lozenges and lollipops to cool and harden completely in the molds at room temperature. This can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your environment.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Once fully hardened, carefully pop the lozenges and lollipops out of their silicone molds.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
For storage, wrap individual lozenges in small pieces of parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Store the wrapped lozenges and lollipops in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and prevent melting.