If you have a sweet tooth and crave something light and airy, look no further than the simple honeycomb. This classic treat is made with just a few ingredients and requires minimal effort, making it perfect for beginner cooks or those short on time. The result is a delicious, crunchy confection that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for cakes, ice cream, or other desserts. So, let's dive right in and explore the magical world of honeycomb making, transforming a humble mixture of sugar and baking soda into a golden, bubbly delight!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE HONEYCOMB RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: caster sugar, corn syrup, honey, baking soda, chocolate
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Desserts
Yield 15 chunks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Set aside.
- Mix the sugar, syrup, and honey together in a saucepan.
- Turn up the heat and slide a thermometer into the mixture. Heat till the sugar mixture reaches 275°F (140°C) and is brown and bubbling.
- Take the thermometer out and quickly whisk in the bicarbonate of soda.
- Pour the honeycomb into the prepared tray and leave to set. Do not touch the honeycomb at all throughout.
- Once set, smash up the honeycomb into bite-size pieces.
- Dip into the melted chocolate and chill.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 17 grams
HONEYCOMB RECIPE
An easy recipe for perfect honeycomb every time!
Provided by Libby Hakim
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease a slice tin and line with baking paper.
- Place all ingredients apart from the bicarb soda into a medium sized saucepan.
- Stir over very low heat until sugar dissolves.
- If you have a candy thermometer, place it in the mixture.
- Increase heat slightly to low or low-medium until mixture boils. It should boil at a medium pace. Decrease temperature if it starts boiling too fast.
- Boil, stirring from time to time, until the mixture reaches 155 degrees celsius (310 degrees fahrenheit) OR - if you don't have a thermometer - until it reaches a rich golden colour. The process should take about 10 minutes, but will depend on your stovetop and various factors.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the bicarb soda over the top of the mixture. Stir gently until the mixture starts to froth and continue stirring gently until all of the mixture is frothy. Don't stir too quickly or for too long or the mixture will lose its frothiness.
- Pour into slice tin and allow to cool.
- Once cool, break into pieces. Drizzle or dip in chocolate to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 94 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HONEYCOMB WITH GOLDEN SYRUP
I've been on a bit of a lolly run lately and found this one from way back. Your own version of Crunchie™ - just without the chocolate. This is easy to make and fun when you add the baking soda!
Provided by Nicola
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Brittle
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Fill a bowl with cold water.
- Bring sugar and golden syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until a small amount of syrup dropped into the water turns brittle, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and carefully add baking soda; stir quickly until foaming subsides and mixture turns golden. Pour into prepared cake pan. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size chunks to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
HONEYCOMB TOFFEE
This very fun and simple-to-make candy goes by many names; cinder toffee, sponge candy, and my personal favorite, 'hokey pokey,' but no matter what you call it, this eye-catching confection is a proven crowd pleaser. Thousands of bubbles, trapped in the cooling sugar syrup, give this the most interesting melt-in-your-mouth texture. As long as you're very careful and heat the syrup up to the correct temp, there's not a lot that can go wrong.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Toffee Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper, measure out baking soda in a small bowl, and have a heat-proof spatula ready before starting.
- Whisk sugar, corn syrup, honey, and water together in a saucepan with a candy thermometer attached. Heat over medium heat until mixture is thinner but still cloudy. Let bubble until mixture is clear and thermometer registers 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).
- Remove from heat. Whisk in baking soda until just incorporated. Switch to a spatula and very carefully pour into the lined dish. Do not spread it out with your spatula or compress mixture at all, or the bubbles will deflate. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
- Remove candy from the pan by lifting out the parchment paper. Rap against the counter and use your fingers to break it into individual pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Sodium 160.7 mg, Sugar 16 g
SIMPLE HONEYCOMB
Make and share this Simple Honeycomb recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nuttie Moo
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 1 batch, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Boil sugar and golden syrup for 10 minutes and then add well sifted baking soda and mix.
- Turn mixture into a greased tin and chill.
- Cut when cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16, Sodium 64.3, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 3.1
HONEYCOMB
Making your own caramel requires care and attention, but the resulting bubbly, crunchy cinder toffee is worth it.
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Snack, Treat
Time 20m
Yield Makes a 20cm square chunk
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Butter a 20cm square tin. Stir the caster sugar and golden syrup together in a deep saucepan over a gentle heat until the sugar has melted. Try not to let the mixture bubble until the sugar grains have disappeared.
- Once completely melted, turn up the heat a little and simmer until you have an amber coloured caramel (this won't take long), then as quickly as you can, turn off the heat, tip in the bicarbonate of soda and beat in with a wooden spoon until it has all disappeared and the mixture is foaming. Scrape into the tin immediately - be careful, the mixture will be very hot.
- The mixture will continue bubbling in the tin, simply leave it and in about 1 hr-1 hr 30 mins the honeycomb will be hard and ready to crumble or snap into chunks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0.3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sugar from burning.
- Use a candy thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the sugar reaches the correct temperature.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar: If the sugar gets too hot, it will start to caramelize and turn brown. This will make the honeycomb bitter.
- Work quickly: Once the sugar reaches the correct temperature, you need to work quickly to pour it into the mold and spread it out before it starts to set.
- Let the honeycomb cool completely before breaking it into pieces: This will help to prevent it from sticking to your hands or breaking into too small pieces.
Conclusion:
Honeycomb is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Following these tips will help you to make perfect honeycomb every time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
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