Has anyone made honeycomb?

[monarda]

Good evening,
Has anyone had a go at making honeycomb ? Any tips please ? I fancy a bash at DIY Crunchie Bars

 

[Erichalfbee]

Good evening,
Has anyone had a go at making honeycomb ? Any tips please ? I fancy a bash at DIY Crunchie Bars

My father used to make this. I remember as a child watching fascinated as this stuff rose up like a volcano

Recipe is a doddle
200g golden caster sugar
100g clear honey
4 Tablespoons water
1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda

Dissolve sugar in water and honey
Boil slowly to 149C
Whisk in bicarb and turn into a greased tin

 

[monarda]

This is greatly appreciated Dani and is just what I was looking for.
Cheers
Dave

 

[tonyofarr]

When we have made it we used a really deep preserving pan that is normally used for jam and one of those metal thermometers with the temperature shown in a dial on the top.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Yes you need a deep pan because this stuff erupts when you add the bicarb

 

[Jonilaal]

Thanks Erichalfbee for recipe , made some this morning, lovely. you can really taste the honey flavor come through. Never thought to try and make it before.