Pond Pops

1. 1

   Tear off two lengths of parchment paper, each about 2 feet long and place on a flat heat resistant surface.

2. 2

   Lightly coat with vegetable oil and lay out 6 lollipop sticks per sheet.

3. 3

   Put the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt into a saucepan and place over high heat.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

5. 5

   Continue to boil until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage) on the candy thermometer.

6. 6

   Stir in the extract and food coloring and transfer to a Pyrex measuring cup.

7. 7

   Let the candy mixture cool for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour the mix slowly onto the sticks, forming a 3-inch circle.

9. 9

   Wait 45 seconds after pouring and then place the gummy worm at the end of the stick as if it's a worm on a fishing pole and press 3 fish into the candy around the worm.

10. 10

    Let cool until hardened, about 15 minutes, before removing from parchment.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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