Description
Make stunning Aurora Borealis Glow Lollipops that shine under UV light! A fun, flavorful, and mesmerizing treat perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon citric acid
- 1 teaspoon tonic water or crushed vitamin B2
- Food coloring (blue, green, purple)
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract (raspberry, mint, lemon)
- Edible glitter (optional)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare molds and grease lightly.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
- Remove from heat, then stir in tonic water or vitamin B2 for glow effect.
- Add food coloring and flavor extract.
- Pour into molds, insert sticks, and let cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Lollipops will glow under UV light, not in complete darkness.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container to prevent stickiness.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the correct temperature.
- Experiment with different flavors and food coloring combinations for a unique effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy & Treats
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
Keywords: glow-in-the-dark lollipops, UV candy, homemade glowing sweets, blacklight lollipops, Northern Lights candy, fluorescent treats