Lava Pops

Lava Pops

(to go along with our Geology Unit)

•1 cup sugar

•½ cup light corn syrup

•¼ cup water

•¾ tsp extract of your choice

•Red food coloring

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Insert the candy thermometer and stir until sugar dissolves.  Allow to boil, without stirring, until candy reaches 295 degrees (hard-crack stage).

Once the candy reaches 295, remove it from heat.

Stir in the extract and food coloring.  

Spoon the mixture onto greased wax paper
and add a stick. 

Allow to cool completely and then remove.