Have everything in place.
 Depending on whether you're using 3 or 4 flavorings, measure thirds or quarters in a measuring jug.
 Add 150ml/1/4 pint of water. Gently heat and stir well to ensure that the sugar dissolves.
 Bring to the boil, then cover and boil for another 3 minutes.
 Boil until the temperature reaches 130ºC/265ºF, the hard ball stage.
 Separate quickly into three or four batches. Pour in the chosen flavoring for each batch.
 Carefully add a lollipop stick to each round, covering with a little more syrup if needed.
 Carefully remove them from the parchment paper. Wrap in clear cellophane or stick into a lollipop holder and they're ready to be shared around or given away as a gift.
Gather the ingredients and items needed before starting.
Measure the flavoring.
Pour the sugar and glucose into the saucepan.
Add the measured coloring to the syrup.
Remove the cover.
Remove the syrup from the heat.
Using a soup spoon or a dessert spoon, drop small, round shapes of syrup onto the parchment covered tray.
Allow to cool and harden.
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