Cherry lollipops

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 55 g butter
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 90 g cherry-flavored jelly powder
• Special equipment: 20 lollipop sticks, metal measuring spoon, candy thermometer

Preparation:

1. Grease or spray parchment-lined baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange half of the lollipop sticks on each sheet and set aside.
2. Place a small saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, butter and corn syrup and cook until the sugar dissolves.
3. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently. Insert a candy thermometer into the syrup and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 150°C (300°F). Remove from heat. Add the gelatin and stir until smooth.
4. Using a metal measuring spoon, quickly pour a heaping spoonful of syrup onto the end of each lollipop stick. Cool the candies completely. Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.