This Honeycomb Recipe is insanely simple and easy. It is made with just 3 ingredients and goes by the name cinder toffee. This honeycomb crunch is a golden, heavenly bubbly delight. Basically the filling of the infamous Cadbury’s Crunchie, this vegan, gluten-free, light and crispy candy is perfect to nibble on, gift to your friends, or just generally keep in the house as an emergency sugar supply. Perfect for Christmas actually.
The addition of baking soda makes it a magical mix and instantly forms brown caramel into golden clouds filled with bubbles, giving this honeycomb crunch it’s light, crispy, airy exture. It truly is a delight to watch this process in action and sure gives you the satisfaction that you can only get from seeing your cake rise or your typically delayed train showing up on time on a cold winters day.
This sweet crunchy candy treat has a texture that’s unbelievable. A light crunch that puts it more on the crispy side. An old school, easy-to-make candy that still exists today because it’s bloody brilliant. It’s so fun to make too. What I love about this one is that it’s made with coconut sugar and maple syrup, unlike the traditional variety, which is made with golden syrup and white sugar.
Questions about this Honeycomb Recipe
How to make honeycomb?
To make honeycomb add maple syrup and coconut or brown sugar to a saucepan. Heat until it is brought to a boil then immediately remove from the heat. Work quickly here and add the baking soda whilst whisking. Immediately pour out onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Allow to cool before breaking apart into shards and storing in an airtight container or jar.
How to store honeycomb
Store honeycomb in an airtight jar in a cool place away form moisture for up to a month. On warm days, the pieces may stick to one another so just pull apart.
Honeycomb Recipe Substitutions
- Golden syrup can be used instead of maple syrup
- Coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar or white sugar
This honeycomb recipe is…
- Crisp
- Crunchy
- Simple
- Easy
- Quick
- Gluten-free
- Candy
- Made with 3 ingredients
- Vegan
- Plant-based
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Honeycomb Recipe
Ingredients
- 150 g sugar
- 4 tbsp syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the sugar and syrup and allow to come to the boil.
- When this combo turns into brown caramel, remove from the heat.
- Quickly add in the baking soda whilst mixing with a whisk.
- Pour out immediately onto a tray lined with greaseproof paper.
- Allow to cool before smashing or breaking into shards (or smaller pieces if you fancy).
Nutrition
Honeycomb Recipe
Serving size:
Makes 5 large shards
Ingredients for homemade honeycomb:
- 150g coconut sugar
- 4tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
Method:
- In a saucepan, add the sugar and syrup and allow to come to the boil.
- When this combo turns into brown caramel, remove from the heat.
- Quickly add in the baking soda whilst mixing with a whisk.
- Pour out immediately onto a tray lined with greaseproof paper.
- Allow to cool before smashing or breaking into shards (or smaller pieces if you fancy).