Description
Acid Pops are a fun and tangy Harry Potter-inspired treat featuring homemade or store-bought lollipops coated with a special acid blend that delivers a prickly, lemony sensation. Perfect for parties or as magical gifts, these vibrant yellow lollipops combine sweet and sour flavors with an exciting fizzy coating for a uniquely delightful candy 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
OR Store-bought Lollipops
- 15-20 ready-bought lollipops
Acid Coating
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons citric acid
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare molds and sticks: Lightly oil your lollipop molds or two baking trays to prevent sticking. Place wooden sticks into the molds or set aside for using on trays.
- Make the candy base: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat on medium while stirring until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, increase heat, and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (148°C) and turns slightly amber, about 5 minutes.
- Add flavor and color: Remove the pan from the heat. Quickly and carefully stir in lemon flavor and yellow food coloring.
- Shape the lollipops: Spoon the hot sugar mixture into molds or drop small circles onto baking trays. Insert wooden sticks into each while the candy is still hot, pressing and turning gently so sticks are fully coated. If candy hardens too fast, gently reheat on low until liquid again.
- Harden and remove: Allow the lollipops to fully harden, then remove from the molds or trays.
- Prepare the acid coating: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix sugar, citric acid, and baking soda.
- Dip and coat the lollipops: Briefly dip each lollipop (homemade or store-bought) in water, blot with paper towels until sticky but not wet. Roll in the acid coating mixture to coat evenly.
- Dry and store: Stand the coated lollipops upright in jars without touching each other. Repeat dipping and coating with remaining lollipops to finish all.
Notes
- The quick and easy version uses store-bought lollipops with the same acid coating for a fun effect.
- The acid coating’s combination of citric acid and baking soda creates a fizzy, prickly mouth sensation, balanced by sugar for sweetness and texture.
- For gifting, individually wrap each acid pop in transparent candy wrap to keep fresh and visually appealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 acid pop
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
