# DIY Floral Suckers The Edible Flower Lollipops Make Perfect Thoughtful Gifts By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-lollipops References: [yumsugar](http://www.yumsugar.com/How-Make-Flower-Lollipops-34800343) The Edible Flower Lollipops are a fun and feminine treat for those who would like a change of pace in the kitchen. Instead of making the typical baked good or even an atypical one, it introduces a [pretty candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective) into the mix. Especially perfect for the summer season, the pastel sweet is decorated with an edible flower in its center that will easily delight many. A simple recipe adapted from Elizabeth of Sugar Hero, an instructional video for the Edible Flower Lollipops was created by YumSugar's food host Brandi Milloy. Water, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, flavoring extract, food coloring, edible flowers, a [lollipop mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lollipop) and lollipop sticks are needed to make this treat. They are perfect for gifts, favors and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Flower Treats:** Creating edible flower treats introduces a unique and visually appealing twist to traditional confectionery products. - **DIY Personalized Sweets:** The popularity of DIY personalized sweets provides an opportunity for businesses to offer customizable confectionery options that cater to individual preferences. - **Thoughtful Food Gifts:** The rise in demand for thoughtful food gifts highlights the potential for businesses to create unique and personalized edible presents for special occasions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the use of edible flowers to create innovative and visually stunning treats that cater to consumer preferences. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The gift and souvenir industry can capitalize on the trend of thoughtful food gifts by offering specialized edible gift options that are both visually appealing and customizable. - **DIY and Crafting:** The DIY and crafting industry can tap into the popularity of personalized sweets by providing consumers with tools and resources to easily create their own customized confectionery products at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Flower Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers.md) - [Botanical Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Rose Petal-Covered Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gul-crunch-ladoo.md) - [Celebratory Lollipop Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sees-candies-lollypalooza-box.md) - [Fiber-Rich Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-lollipops.md) - [Gel-Infused Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-frooze-pop.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Zero-Sugar Electrolyte Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sukr.md)