Autumn Pear Paste Lollipops
Ingredients:
- Dangshan Pears: 10 pounds
- Rock Sugar: 1000 grams
- Maltose: 500 grams
- Red Dates: 10 pieces
- Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit): 1 piece
- Ginger Slices: 4 pieces
Instructions:
- Wash and juice the Dangshan pears.
- Add red dates, crushed Luo Han Guo, and ginger slices to the juice. Boil over high heat, then simmer on medium heat.
- After about 40 minutes, when the color changes, add 500 grams of rock sugar.
- Cook for 1 hour, remove the Luo Han Guo and other ingredients.
- Add the remaining 500 grams of rock sugar and maltose, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cook until the bubbles become small and dense.
- When the syrup thickens, start testing it in cold water. When it hardens quickly, it's ready.
- Pour into sterilized molds. Keep the pot on low heat or turn it off.
- Freeze for 20 minutes, then remove from molds and bag.
Nutrition:
- Calories: Moderate (mainly from sugars)
- Beneficial Nutrients: Pear juice provides vitamins and minerals
- Sugar Content: High, due to the rock sugar and maltose