Honeycomb Candy Hokey Pokey Nigella Lawson
Delight in the sweet, crunchy magic of Nigella Lawson's Honeycomb Candy, a wonderfully simple treat that transforms just three basic ingredients—granulated sugar, golden syrup, and bicarbonate of soda—into a golden, airy confection. With only 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy recipe produces the perfect brittle texture, rich with caramelized flavor and an iconic homemade touch. Watch in awe as the mixture bubbles and foams before setting into a delightful honeycomb structure, ready to be broken into crisp, sugary shards. Ideal as a nostalgic snack, a topping for creamy desserts like ice cream, or a fun edible gift, this hokey pokey candy is as versatile as it is irresistible. Master this no-fuss, show-stopping recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
Instructions
Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Set it aside for later use.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the granulated sugar and golden syrup. Stir gently to combine but do not stir once heating begins.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and let the mixture dissolve. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Avoid stirring but you can gently swirl the pan occasionally to help even melting.
Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to high and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a rich golden brown color. Be careful not to let it burn. This should take another 3-4 minutes.
Quickly remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). Using a wooden spoon, stir rapidly as the mixture foams up dramatically.
Pour the foaming mixture onto the prepared baking tray. Do not spread it out or flatten it — let it settle naturally to keep the honeycomb airy.
Allow the honeycomb candy to cool and harden completely (this will take approximately 30 minutes). Once set, break it into chunks using your hands or a rolling pin.
Store the honeycomb in an airtight container to keep it crisp, or use it to garnish desserts like ice cream or chocolate cakes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1950 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.0 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*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.
