so my sister had to make lollipops for a experiment for school, i thought it would be a good idea to post a instructable about it

besides lollipops are awsome

Step 1: Items You Will Need!

ingredients:
sugar
corn syrup or light corn syrup
cream of tartar
flavoring of your choice
food coloring (optional)
citric acid (optional)
items:
nonstick sauce pan
wooden spoon
lollipop mold (must be metal)
lollipop sticks
candy thermometer
pastry brush
cooking spray (crisco/pam)
parchment paper
marble slab (cookie sheet will work just as good)
plastic wrap or cellophane wrap (optional)
cellophane tape,twist ties or ribbon (optional)
candy funnel (optional but useful)
measuring cups

Step 2: Preparing

1.get your cookie sheet or marble slab and place upside down be sure to wrap the desired flat surface with parchment paper
2. spray the candy funnel with the pam/crisco so the candy does not stick to it
3. also spray the molds with the pam/crisco
4.fill a cup with warm water and place the pastry brush in it

Step 3: Starting the Candy Mixture

1.take the sauce pan on medium heat and add in 1/2 cup of water, 1/3 cup corn syrup, 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2.stir this mixture until the sugar crystals dissolve
3.begin to stir again and wipe the edges with the pastry brush in warm water (this stops the crystallization process from ruining your AWSOME lollipops)
4.when the mixture begins to boil stop stirring and place the candy thermometer into the boiling mixture (DO NOT let the thermometer to touch the bottom or sides)
5.once the thermometer reads 300 degrees or hard candy crack immediately take the pan off the stove and let cool to about 275 degrees
6.now add the 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of flavoring, 2 or 3 drops of food coloring and 1 to 2 teaspoon of citric acid (add maybe a little more citric acid if you want them sour or add less to make them sweeter)

Step 4: Molds

1.ok so once you add the coloring,flavoring and citric acid quickly move and pour the boiling mixture into the candy funnel (WARNING DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE BOILING MIXTURE)
2.pour mixture into molds
3.place the lollipop sticks into the cut out peice
4.let the candy cool in the mold for about 10 to 12 minutes

Step 5: Removing the Lollipops

1.take the molds and turn upside down
2.grab both ends of the mold and bend or shake untill all the lollipops fall out

you should now find your lollipops GOOD FOR YOU enjoy your lollipops but if your one who likes to supply parties you can wrap your lollipops

Step 6: Wrapping the Lollipops

if you like the lollipops wrapped
use the cellophane wrap and place over the lollipop, twist the bottom and use the twist tie or cellophane tape to close the bottom