Homemade Xylitol Lollipops Recipe
Easy 3 ingredient recipe. Candy that is actually good for your oral health!
Equipment
- 1 Silicone lollipop mold
- 1 Burner and saucepan
- 1 Measuring jug and spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered xylitol
- 1/2 tsp flavoring essence or extract of choice
- 4 drops food colouring to match
Instructions
- Add xylitol powder in pot and ensure to remove as many lumps as possible
- Set cooktop to low heat and let the xylitol powder melt, it will turn translucent then transparent. I like to mix with a spatula so the xylitol melts evenly and also to reduce clumping.
- The xylitol should melt to a water like consistency when ready. If using a thermometer, it should show around 140°C (degrees Celsius) or 284°F (degrees Fahrenheit).
- Take it off the heat and let it cool slightly. Now add your essence/flavour and food colouring and mix until well combined.
- With your silicone mold ready, swiftly add the mixture to each cavity, making sure to cover the sticks fully. It should fill about 7 lollipop cavities.
- Leave the lollipops to dry for 24 hours approx. The oven is a great place to leave them. If they haven't fully hardened by this time, then leave to dry for a little longer.
Notes
- Be careful when the xylitol heats up as splashes can burn skin.
- I like to use a plastic wrap over the lollipops for aesthetics and to keep moisture away. Watch the video to see how I do it.
- Although this recipe only uses 4 drops of food colouring, the lollipops will dry with a subtle tint in the color you choose. You can add a few more drops to intensify the shade, but be cautious—adding too much may compromise the structural integrity of the xylitol binding.
- Enjoy your lollipops oxo