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Home » Desserts » Cherry Lime Lollipops

Cherry Lime Lollipops

24 Comments By Jesseca on January 10, 2023

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These easy homemade lollipops taste amazing! Made with 5 simple ingredients, and endless flavor options, this is about to be your new go-to candy recipe!

Homemade Sucker Ingredients

Kids, and adults, of all ages will go crazy for this easy sucker recipe!

This candy is made with just 5 ingredients:

  • Fruit juice
  • Lime zest
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Corn syrup

The secret? Invest in a quality candy thermometer ( affiliate link to my fave). Cooking to the right temperature is key.

We love that you can really play around with the flavor combination. I decided to make a cherry lime flavor. The citrus paired with the sweet cherry gives these a sophisticated taste with a stunning appearance.

But you can easily change the fruit juice to fit your families tastes! I did not have a candy mold (affiliate link to my fave) when I made this recipe. Turns out you really do not need one.

How to make suckers without a mold:

  1. Add a hefty amount of powdered sugar to a jelly roll pan.
  2. Use a round cap, shot glass, or other object to make circles into the sugar creating your mold. Make sure the bottom of the pan does not show.
  3. Place a stick in the center of each circle gently pressing into the sugar.
  4. Pour your candy into the mold and let set 10-15 minutes.
cherry lime suckers

How long to homemade lollipops last?

If stored properly, homemade suckers can last up to two to three weeks. I suggest wrapping each individually with plastic wrap. Store in an air tight container.

TIP: If you add any type of caramel or chocolate to the container your suckers will soak up the moisture and become sticky. Try to keep them in their own container or a container with other hard candies.

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4.50 from 12 votes

Cherry Lime Suckers

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Set Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
24 suckers
These easy homemade suckers taste amazing! Kid and adult approved, and you don’t even need a candy mold! 
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cherry juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup

Instructions

  • Cover a jelly roll pan with powdered sugar. Use a round cap, shot glass, or other object to make circles into the sugar creating your mold. Make sure the bottom of the pan does not show. Place a stick in the center of each circle gently pressing into the sugar.
  • Place the cherry juice into a pan. Boil until reduced to 2 tablespoons. 
  • Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a separate pan. Heat to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F.
  • Working quickly, pour the sugar mixture into a large measuring cup. Stir in the reduced juice and lime zest with a silicone spatula. Pour into the molds and allow to set for 15-20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings

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  1. Imran says

    May 16, 2021

    When this hot water is added, would this powder be dissolved in it?

    Reply
  2. Imran says

    May 16, 2021

    What is the name of the powder in which the shapes are to be arranged?

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      May 17, 2021

      Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners sugar.

      Reply
  3. Cleopatra says

    September 19, 2018

    They look amazing! Could you tell me how many lollipops cames out from this recipe??

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    • Jesseca says

      October 5, 2018

      Hi Cleopatra, It’s been a while since I have made this recipe. I believe we got 8-10 but I could be wrong.

      Reply
    • Sonia Rosario says

      March 29, 2022

      @Jesseca, I just made 15 with your recipe.

      Reply
  4. Misty says

    September 7, 2016

    Would Arrowroot flour work as the molding substrate?

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    September 17, 2013

    Will this method still work if I use a mold because I want the lollipops in a particular shape?

    Reply
    • Sonia Rosario says

      March 29, 2022

      @Jennifer, I made it in silicone mold. Letting it dry but it hasn’t. 20 mins so far.

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    June 3, 2013

    4 stars
    Taste was dead on, but I had to cook mine to a higher temperature to set. Have you made it with different flavors?

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    May 28, 2013

    Hello!

    I tried making your lollipops, and though the taste was delicious and the recipe easy to follow, my lollipops never truly hardened. After an hour of cooling, they were “chewy” and would sag and bend when I picked them up out of the molds. Any idea what I could have done wrong? I very carefully checked that the thermometer was at 300 before removing the sugar from the heat. The reduced juice had cooled down considerably by the time the sugar hit 300 – could that have had an impact?

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    • Jesseca says

      May 28, 2013

      Hi Emily. I’m not sure why your candies didn’t harden up. I’ll try to make them again today to see if the cooled juice will make a difference. (we can never have too many suckers in our house!)

      Reply
    • Jesseca says

      May 29, 2013

      OK, so after some research I’ve come to the conclusion that it might have something to do with our different altitudes. You can continue to boil your candy and test it by dripping a small drop into a cup of water. If the drop hardens your candy is ready to be poured into the mold.

      Reply
  8. Debra says

    May 26, 2013

    Seriously?! I want to just come live by you and stop by for treats. 😉

    Reply
  9. AnnMarie B. says

    May 21, 2013

    LOL! My first thought was wow, they look like those gourmet pops that you pay $5 for, not gross at all! I can’t wait to try them either!

    Reply
  10. Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate says

    May 17, 2013

    This is such a good idea! They look very yummy!

    Reply
  11. Jonie says

    May 16, 2013

    I love these! I really love the look of the grated lime inside the sucker.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      May 16, 2013

      I’m SO glad someone likes the look of it besides me! My sister said it looks kind of gross, and it got me worried!

      Reply
  12. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    May 16, 2013

    Wow, that is a fancy trick!!! How fun!

    Reply
  13. Leanne says

    May 16, 2013

    Those look delicious! Like I would hide them from my kids.

    Reply
  14. Aimee @like mother like daughter says

    May 15, 2013

    These look delicious! I definitely never would have thought it was so easy to make my own suckers, now I can’t wait to try! The powdered sugar doesn’t stick to the suckers?

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      May 15, 2013

      It kind of does. I just brushed it off with a paper towel.

      Reply
    • A.Redding says

      May 16, 2022

      @Aimee @like mother like daughter, Is it safe to say I can recycle the powdered sugar to continuously make more suckers?

      Reply
      • Jesseca says

        May 16, 2022

        We do.

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