In Madrid there is a building known as the Lollipop. Its real name is Torrespaña, it was inaugurated in 1982 and was built for telecommunications. It is an architectural landmark of the Spanish capital and its nickname has a curious relationship with Cuba, since it is called like a candy from the island.
He lollipop It is an elongated candy that is cone-shaped and has a very thin stick so you can grab it and suck it. It is fun to taste them because they usually have a "marshmallow feel" and dissolve little by little in the mouth.
It is candy is very popular in Cuba for more than a century. They are cheap, few ingredients are required to make them, and their sweet flavor is loved by both children and older people.
Who invented the lollipop?
The creation of lollipop It is attributed to the Spanish emigrant and businessman José M. Arechabala Arechabala, who arrived in Cuba as a teenager in 1862 and managed to build one of the largest emporiums with the production of sugar and rum.
In 1878, Arechabala founded the company that would become the main producer of Cuban rum of the 20th century. He owned a sugar mill in Cárdenas, several sugar refineries, 11 alcohol distilleries, among other businesses, but he was also a prominent merchant of jams, syrups and yeast.
It is said that in their factories everything was used and this idea of optimization of resources was what marked the origin of the lollipop, a candy that was made from molasses waste. They carefully placed them in white paper cones and put a stick on them, so they could eat them without staining their hands.
Were very cheap candies and with an authentic Cuban sugar cane flavor. They quickly became popular and began to be sold everywhere.
Pirulí is a word recognized by the RAE
The meaning of lollipop is recorded by the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language. It is true that there are other variants of candy with sticks that are very popular in Cuba such as chambelona and lollipops. However, what characterizes the lollipop It is its texture, its elongated conical shape and the fact that it is very economical.
Its preparation only requires three ingredients, a little fire and some expert hands in the kitchen because it must be served quickly in the paper cones to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. It is a procedure that should not be left to children, because caramel burns are very dangerous.
Lollipop recipe
The ingredients needed for make lollipop They are: 3 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons of water, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. In addition, you can add aromas and colorings to taste, but always in small doses, according to the indications of the product to be used in each case.
For the making the lollipop Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and place over medium heat. They are mixed continuously for several minutes until it begins to boil and takes on an amber color, which is typical of caramel making.
At that point, lower the heat and serve it hot in the cones, which should preferably be made of greaseproof paper like those used for baking, so that they do not stick. Avoid pouring it into plastic supports because they may not withstand the heat.
Once the candy is in the paper cones, the stick is quickly placed in them so that when it cools they remain well fixed. Let them cool off and then enjoy a homemade lollipop, delicious and very easy to make.
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