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Acid Lollipops
Alana Al-Hatlani
Inspired by the candy sold in Hogsmeade, these pops can be as sour as you'd like thanks to the citric acid. Just be sure you don't burn a hole through your tongue like Ron Weasley did!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Passive Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Confections
Servings
12
lollipops
Ingredients
12
lollipops
any shape or flavor
1/2
cup
honey
1
Tbsp.
citric acid
4
Tbsp.
sugar
Instructions
Unwrap lollipops.
Use lollipop stick to poke holes in the bottom of an empty egg carton and invert it.
Pour honey in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, stir together citric acid and sugar.
Dip each lollipop into honey, tapping off excess, and then immediately into sugar mixture to coat.
Place acid pops into holes in egg carton and allow to dry for 30 minutes.
Notes
Light corn syrup can be substituted for honey if desired.
This recipe is from Alana Al-Hatlani's
The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids
.