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Honeycomb Candy

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 6 cups of shards

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted twice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Have ready a candy thermometer and a greased baking sheet.

    Step 2

    Pour 2 tablespoons water into a deep medium saucepan. Add the sugar, and then drizzle the honey evenly over the top without stirring. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches 300°F and is amber colored; do not let it go higher than 310°F. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the baking soda, and using a small whisk, quickly combine in just four or five strokes, no more. Immediately pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and let it cool for about 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Break into shards and store in an airtight container for up to several days.

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