Honeycomb Candy Recipe
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade honeycomb candy. This sweet and airy treat is a nostalgic favorite, perfect for snacking or as a topping for desserts. Made with simple ingredients, its golden color and unique texture will impress everyone at your next gathering. Let’s get started on creating this delicious confection that captures the essence of childhood joy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey (high-quality)
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare your tools: Gather a heavy-bottomed saucepan, a wooden spoon, and a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Mix sugar and corn syrup: In the saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until melted into a smooth mixture.
- Add honey and boil: Stir in honey, then let it boil without stirring until reaching 300°F (150°C). Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Incorporate baking soda: Remove from heat and quickly whisk in baking soda; the mixture will foam up.
- Pour onto baking sheet: Carefully pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Break it up: Once cooled, break into pieces with your hands or a mallet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (10g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg