Honeycomb Candy Recipe
American · Dessert · 25 min total
A light, airy, crunchy honeycomb candy made with sugar, honey, and baking soda. This classic confection is perfect for snacking or as a topping for ice cream and desserts.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, honey, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Insert a candy thermometer and continue to cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat immediately and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract (if using). The mixture will foam up vigorously.
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not spread it; let it flow naturally.
- Allow to cool completely without touching for about 30-60 minutes until hard and brittle.
- Once cooled, break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tips
- Work quickly after adding baking soda as the mixture sets fast.
- Avoid stirring the mixture while boiling to prevent crystallization.
- Store in a dry place; humidity will make the candy sticky.
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