Prepare Your Workspace

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  Lightly dust with powdered sugar or cornstarch using a sieve.

  Place the baking sheet next to the stove.

  If using silicone molds, place them on a baking sheet and lightly dust as well.

  Once the honey is hot, you will not have time to prep.

Cooking the Honey

• Add all ingredients to a cold saucepan.

  Attach the thermometer so the tip is submerged but not touching the bottom.

  Set heat to medium.

  What to Expect

  The honey will liquefy and begin bubbling

  Foam may rise, this is normal

  Watch carefully and do not walk away

  If the honey begins to climb too high in the pot, lower the heat slightly. Avoid aggressive stirring once it is boiling steadily.

Hard-Crack Stage

• Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300–310°F

  Anywhere in this range is acceptable and considered hard crack

  Depending on your stove, this can take 8–15 minutes

  Once the temperature is reached, remove the pan from heat immediately.

Forming the Drops

• Spoon Method:

  Carefully spoon small puddles onto the prepared parchment.

  Work slowly and deliberately — the honey sets fast.

  Do not touch or adjust the drops once poured.

  Mold Method:

  Carefully pour into prepared silicone molds using a spoon or heat-safe measuring cup.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature

  Separate layers with parchment paper

  Keep away from moisture and humidity

Thermometer note:

• A candy thermometer is ideal, but a heat-safe meat thermometer works just fine. Keep the probe submerged in the honey without touching the bottom of the pan.

Notes

• Not suitable for children under 1 year

  This is a traditional soothing remedy, not medication

  If drops become sticky, humidity is usually the cause, not under-cooking