Honeycomb Brittle
Transform your kitchen into a candy-maker’s paradise with this easy and irresistible Honeycomb Brittle recipe! Featuring just four pantry staples—granulated sugar, golden syrup, baking soda, and water—this light, crunchy treat delivers a delightful caramel flavor with a signature airy texture. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or as a topping for desserts like ice cream, this homemade honeycomb is a showstopper that comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time. Watch in awe as the baking soda creates a bubbly, foamy reaction, giving the brittle its iconic honeycomb structure. With simple instructions and no special equipment needed other than a candy thermometer, this recipe is a fun and foolproof way to brighten up your sweet tooth cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper and set it aside. Ensure it is placed on a heatproof surface as the syrup will become very hot.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, golden syrup, and water.
Place the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar has dissolved. Avoid stirring excessively to prevent crystallization.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Stop stirring and let it simmer, occasionally swirling the pan gently, until the mixture reaches a deep golden amber color (approximately 150°C or 300°F on a candy thermometer). This will take about 4–5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will foam and expand rapidly. Be careful of the hot sugar mixture!
Immediately pour the foamy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not spread or touch it, as this will deflate the bubbles.
Let the honeycomb cool completely at room temperature until it hardens, about 30 minutes.
Break the cooled honeycomb brittle into shards or chunks using your hands or the back of a spoon.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1901 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.5 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
