Lemon Sour Drops

Name: Lemon Sour Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon citric acid; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; few drops yellow food coloring

Tangy, crisp candies made with fresh lemon juice and citric acid for an authentic sour burst that brightens any moment.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 24.

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon citric acid
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
few drops yellow food coloring

Instructions

Step 1: In a heavy saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and cook to 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon citric acid, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract. Add few drops yellow food coloring, stirring until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Quickly pour the mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then use a spoon to drop 1/2-teaspoon portions. Let cool completely at room temperature until hard, about 1 hour, then break into individual candies.