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honeycomb candy

Delicious Honeycomb Candy: Your Easy Homemade Treat

This easy homemade honeycomb candy is a delightful treat, perfectly balancing sweetness and crunch, and is gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Confectionery
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar The key to sweetness and structure; no substitute here!
  • 1/2 cup golden syrup or honey Adds a rich, buttery flavor; corn syrup works in a pinch!
  • 1/4 cup water Essential for dissolving the sugar; no replacements allowed.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional for those who prefer a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Crucial for success!
Optional Texture Enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin Be sure to bloom it before mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons water
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup tempered bittersweet chocolate Milk or semisweet chocolate can be substituted.
  • sea salt flakes Use Maldon or similar for the best results.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Large saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges for easy removal later.
  2. Cook the Syrup: In a large saucepan, combine granulated white sugar, golden syrup or honey, water, and optional salt. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally.
  3. Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and continue cooking the syrup mixture to a hard crack stage at 300°F (150°C).
  4. Add Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda, watching it froth and expand dramatically.
  5. Transfer to the Pan: Immediately pour the bubbly mixture into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to scrape every bit out.
  6. Break into Pieces: Once the honeycomb candy has fully cooled, lift it out of the pan and break it into irregular pieces.
  7. Optionally Coat with Chocolate: If desired, dip each piece of honeycomb candy into tempered chocolate and allow it to set before sprinkling with sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your homemade honeycomb candy as a nostalgic treat or share it with friends. Remember to store it properly to maintain its crunchiness.

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