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Simple Honey Lemon Lollipops Recipe

3-Ingredient Honey Lemon Lollipops are natural homemade throat-soothing candies made with pure honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, offering a simple, clean alternative to store-bought cough drops with bright citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 –25 lollipops
Course: Candy
Cuisine: Wellness
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare lollipop molds.
  2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Heat over medium heat until the mixture reaches 300°F, stirring only at the beginning.
  4. Carefully spoon the hot mixture into molds or drop small circles onto parchment paper.
  5. Insert lollipop sticks immediately.
  6. Allow the lollipops to cool at room temperature for 25–30 minutes until fully hardened.
  7. Remove from molds and store properly.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for best results and store lollipops in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption.