Description
This quick and easy honeycomb candy uses just three main ingredients—sugar, honey or golden syrup, and bicarbonate of soda—to create an airy, crispy treat that’s even more irresistible when dipped in dark chocolate.
Ingredients
200g caster sugar
5 tbsp honey or golden syrup
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
150g dark chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
- Line a 22 cm (9″) square baking tin with non-stick greaseproof paper.
- Place the caster sugar and honey or golden syrup in a high-sided saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring gently, until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and cook until the mixture reaches 140 °C (deep amber caramel stage).
- Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the bicarbonate of soda. The mixture will foam dramatically.
- Quickly pour the foaming mixture into the prepared tin and let it cool completely without tapping or moving.
- Microwave the dark chocolate in short bursts until melted and smooth.
- Break the honeycomb into chunks, dip each into the melted chocolate using a fork, and place on a cooling rack.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy when heating the sugar mixture.
- Do not stir after adding the bicarbonate; just pour and leave to set.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent moisture from softening the honeycomb.
- Enjoy within 3 days for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chunk
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
