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Honeycomb Candy

This Honeycomb Candy recipe is made with zero corn syrup and uses all clover honey. Honeycomb Toffee is a delicious candy, perfect to give as gifts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, English
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1 sheet of honeycomb
Author: Adrianna Adarme
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet lined in parchment
  • 1 (4-quart) pot
  • Silicon spatula
  • Digital thermometer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sifting the baking soda is a crucial step in this recipe because it tends to be clumpy. I like to sift it into a small bowl and have it ready.
  • This recipe goes very quickly so gather all of your ingredients and supplies. Line a baking sheet with parchment and have it nearby. A silicon spatula also comes in handy with this recipe.
  • In a large pot (I like to use a 5-quart Dutch oven), pour in the sugar, honey and salt. Heat the sugar mixture to 295 degrees F, about 3-5 minutes, stirring it with a silicon spatula to ensure even caramelization. Cook it until it turns an autumn-like brown.
  • Turn off the heat and then immediately add mix the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up quite a bit, continue stirring until the baking soda completely dissolves. Quickly pour the honeycomb mixture onto a sheet of parchment. Allow it to cool completely before touching it, about 5 minutes.
  • I waited about 5 additional minutes before attempting to break it apart. I really wanted to make sure it was set. Break the honeycomb apart and transfer to an airtight container. Depending on where you live, the moisture can set in and make it a lot less crisp.

Notes

Tips and Tricks: 
    Prep! - It’s important to have all of your ingredients and baking sheet ready. This recipe moves very quickly.
    Use a large pot. I used a 5-quart Dutch oven because once you add the baking soda, the candy bubbles up a lot more than you think!
    Thickness - I used a half baking sheet. And it was on the thinner side. If you want it thicker, then feel free to use a 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment.
    Cook the mixture for the full 3 minutes, as chewiness is a result of the mixture not cooking long enough.
    Store honeycomb candy in an airtight container. If you live in a very humid place, you might have trouble keeping it crispy for a long period of time.
    Equipment:
    5-Quart Dutch Oven | Silicon Spatula | Baking Sheets | 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 234kcal
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