🍭 Gourmet Caramel Lollipops with Demerara Syrup – National Lollipop Day 🍭

A handcrafted twist on classic candy using Bartender’s Secret Sauce Organic Demerara Syrup for rich, caramelized flavor.

Celebrate National Lollipop Day (July 20) with a sweet treat that’s anything but ordinary. These Gourmet Caramel Lollipops feature deep molasses notes, smooth sweetness, and a subtle spice profile thanks to Bartender’s Secret Sauce USDA Organic Demerara Syrup.

Perfect for gifting, party favors, or even cocktail garnishes, these handmade lollipops are surprisingly easy to make and endlessly customizable. The organic Demerara syrup delivers depth and shine without artificial sweeteners, giving you that glossy, amber finish and complex flavor that sets these lollipops apart.

🍬 Gourmet Demerara Lollipops – Recipe

Ingredients (makes 12–16 lollipops):

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup Bartender’s Secret Sauce Organic Demerara Syrup

• ¼ cup water

• ⅛ tsp cream of tartar (optional, for crystal prevention)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (or your favorite flavor oil)

• Lollipop sticks

• Silicone lollipop mold or nonstick baking mat

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or prep lollipop molds with sticks.

2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, Demerara syrup, and cream of tartar. Stir to dissolve.

3. Heat over medium without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.

4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla or flavoring oil.

5. Carefully pour into molds or onto the mat in circular shapes with sticks.

6. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

✨ Why It Works

Bartender’s Secret Sauce Demerara Syrup creates a more flavorful base than traditional corn syrup, giving these lollipops complexity, shine, and a beautiful amber hue. Its rich molasses undertone enhances the candy's finish and makes them feel elevated—even when made with just a few ingredients.