Honeycomb
This much-loved crunchy confectionery has a golden hue and melt-in-your-mouth appeal that makes it ideal for topping desserts, garnishing ice cream, or enjoying as a decadent snack. You will need a kitchen thermometer for this recipe and it is important to use a deep saucepan as the mixture will increase in size when the bicarbonate of soda is added.
How long will it take?
30 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 6
What do I need?
- 80 ml golden syrup
- 200 g caster sugar
- 80 mL water
- 2 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
How do I make it?
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
- Add golden syrup, caster sugar, and water to a deep, heavy based saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously while the sugar melts and the mixture starts to boil.
- When the mixture reaches 150C remove from the heat and add the bicarbonate of soda. Be careful as the mixture will double in size. Stir with a long-handled spoon to incorporate the bicarb.
- Pour mixture out onto prepared tray and set aside to cool and set.
- When completely set, at least 1 hour, break honeycomb into pieces.
