How do you dry homemade lollipops so that they are no longer sticky?
I made homemade lollipops and they are set, but still sticky. How can I dry them, or what I can do so that when I wrap them they won't stick to the wrappers?
Best Answer
As far as I know, drying is not necessary the option. In general, lollipops from the industry are coated with some edible powder, like starch. This prevents the sticking part.
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Why do lollipops get sticky?
Why is my hard candy soft and sticky? The simple answer is that there is too much moisture in your candy. One or more factors could be contributing to this problem. In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture.Why is my homemade hard candy sticky?
Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. It will turn it into hard, sticky, goo. I'd try sealing a few pieces in an air-tight container along with some dry rice (or better, silica gel packets) and see if that works better.How do you store homemade lollipops?
Once the suckers harden you can easily break off any pieces that have oozed out of the mold. Store them in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. Do not store them in the fridge or freezer. If stored correctly, they can last for a few months.How do you keep hard candy hard?
For starters, you can coat the candy in a thin layer of cornstarch. Doing this prevents hard candy from sticking together. In addition to that, the cornstarch will help absorb extra moisture from the air. Besides that, it protects the hard candy.How to Make Rock Candy | Easy Homemade Rock Candy Recipe
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Answer 2
In case of lollipops you want to use either sugar powder, starch or bees wax.
Answer 3
You could use corn starch/corn flour, confectioners' sugar/icing sugar, or a combination of the two and just give it a light dusting.
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