Scrumptious Sponge Candy
The name may not ring a bell, but this tasty candy is actually a great homemade candy recipe that is super quick to make. This Scrumptious Sponge Candy recipe, made with golden syrup and chocolate chips, is simply too good to try out!
Notes
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Ingredients
- 1 pound granulated sugar
- 1/2 pint water
- 4 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoon golden syrup
- 1/2 baking soda, sifted
- 12 chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 ounce square unsweetened baking chocolate
Instructions
- Butter or oil an 8-inch square tin; set aside.
- Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan (cast iron if you have it). Be careful that your pot is big enough, because sugar has a tendency to boil over. Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has melted.
- Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 3 minutes, then uncover and boil until temperature reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little. CAUTION: once you add the baking soda the mixture will bubble up quite a bit. Again, make sure your pot is large enough or it will bubble over the sides. The baking soda is what gives it its light airy texture.
- Pour into oiled tin and leave until just beginning to set.
- Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Leave to set completely.
- Cut or break into pieces.
- Combine chocolate chips, shortening and baking chocolate in 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir through to melt.
- Dip honeycomb pieces into chocolate, covering completely. Let cool on waxed paper.
- Wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together, and store in an airtight container.