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Honeycomb Candy Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: British

Description

This classic Honeycomb Candy recipe creates a light, airy, and crunchy treat with a delightful caramel flavor and bubbly texture. Made by boiling sugar and syrup to the hard crack stage, then adding baking soda to create the characteristic foam, this candy is perfect for snacking or dipping in chocolate for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

Honeycomb Candy

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup or golden syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional for flavor)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda (sifted)

Optional

  • Melted chocolate for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prep your equipment: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Measure out the baking soda and have it ready since timing is crucial for the candy’s texture.
  2. Cook the sugar mixture: In a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup (or golden syrup), optional honey, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Boil without stirring: Stop stirring once the sugar is dissolved and let the mixture come to a boil. Cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 to 8 minutes, achieving a light amber color.
  4. Add the baking soda: Remove the pan from heat and quickly whisk in the sifted baking soda. The mixture will foam up rapidly; immediately pour it into the prepared pan without spreading it out to preserve the bubbles.
  5. Cool completely: Allow the candy to cool and harden at room temperature for about 1 hour. Once set, break the honeycomb into pieces.
  6. Optional chocolate dip: For an extra decadent treat, dip the honeycomb pieces into melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar mixture reaches the hard crack stage for perfect texture.
  • Do not stir the sugar mixture once boiling to prevent crystallization.
  • Work quickly after adding baking soda to capture the airy foam before it settles.
  • Store honeycomb candy in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
  • Honey is optional but adds a richer flavor to the candy.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/honeycomb-candy-recipe/