Honey Lollipops

I made this for a tea party. It is messy to make, but very cute to stir one in a cup of hot tea for a little extra sweetness.

Ingredients

Cooking spray for the ice cube tray
Honey - 1/2 cup
Light corn syrup - 1/3 cup 
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Water - 2 TBSP

Wooden honey wands 6 inches each, or lollipop sticks - 25

Steps

1. Prepare an ice bath with ice cubes and water in a metal bowl or pan or something your saucepan will fit into.

2. Spray the silicone ice cube tray with cooking spray.
3. In a medium saucepan stir together the honey, corn syrup, sugar, and water. Stir together until well incorporated. Attach the candy thermometer to the pan.
4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium so that the mixture stays at a rolling boil that is steady and not too vigorous.

5. Cook to 302°F, which is hard crack stage for candy. The moment the candy reaches temperature, plunge the bottom of the pan into the ice bath. Let the bubbling subside for 1-2 minutes.

6. Pour the candy into 25 cavities of the silicone tray, filling each about 3/4 full. Let stand 1-2 minutes, then cover with lid or double thickness of aluminum foil.

7. Insert the lollipop stick into each of the hexagons. After they are balanced, leave them alone to firm, about 2 hours.

8. Wiggle each wand end a little to loosen the honey pop from the mold. Transfer to a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand 20 minutes to air dry.
10. Package each in cellophane and tie with ribbon, or store them in an airtight container in a cool dry place. If stored away from humidity, they will last two weeks or longer. These can be made up to a week ahead. Do not store these in the refrigerator. Keep them away from all forms of humidity.