Old Fashioned Sponge Candy - Old Fashioned - Southern Style Cooking

[@gmalove1293]

My Mom dipped it in melted Butterscotch or Chocolate & called it Honeycomb

[@fernmaraminsky9130]

Was just going to suggest dipping it In chocolate. I like the dark chocolate for this candy

[@tinabattaglia-winspear7008]

I'm from western NY and it's been a staple there for 100+ years!! My Mom still makes it around Christmas dipped in chocolate...so good!! ❤️

[@deltas726]

Mmm that sounds good.

[@23irontusks4]

That's what a Cadbury Crunchie is and the reason I got into making honeycomb candy. Old fashioned puff candy is the name my home state of Massachusetts gave it. Alot of different regions, countries and states have variations with little tweaks to the recipe, all just as tasty as the one before with a different name. Edit Cadbury Crunchie's are from Ireland. I buy mine at a convenience store in Charlestown, Boston, MA

[@Nalanismusic]

Could it be put in silicone molds instead? I’m thinking it would be easier to get out because the silicone allows you to push it out since it’s not rigid….also it would form it so you don’t have to break it and have irregular chunks…so just wondering if you ever tried silicone molds?

[@momrobare]

Yes, I have had sponge candy many times. I live in western NY and it's available at 2 chocolate shoppe's in my town. I always buy several packages and send them out to relatives and friends for Christmas. I might try to make it myself using your recipe...it would be cheaper. :)

[@KT-wr3cv]

Mike's on Clinton st, Kaisertown Buffalo.

[@lindybloom5]

Orange chocolate sponge candy. Western NY here I make it every Christmas and ever Easter 😋

[@Emiliapocalypse]

I grew up getting it from wegmans, they still sell it around the holidays. But it’s fun to try yourself and if it saves money, even better :)

[@Emiliapocalypse]

I grew up in upstate NY and grew up eating it from wegmans. My favorite childhood candy. Planning on trying this with my nephew who has an interest in chemistry

[@theshepherdsinn]

We called it seafoam. It was my favorite growing up. My mom would buy it once in a while , generally when we were Christmas shopping. It was always dipped in chocolate which is the way we liked it. Last month I stopped at a candy shop at the beach and they were asking $28 a lb for it! I only bought 4 tiny pieces , just a bite size so my friend could try it as she had never heard of it. I am going to make my own and dip it in milk chocolate.

[@minini5571]

I thought this was only an Up North thing…but we make it crunchy and it melts in your mouth. We dip the candy in dark chocolate and it’s called Angel Food Candy.

[@georgiadreamingbb1245]

Same here I have never heard of it being chewy or sticky. But the consistency it's always been when I had it was kind of like floral foam like so airy and not at all hard or sticky like hard candy more like dried bread crumbs..., crumby and should be texture wise nothing like butterfinger or hard nor sticky.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

The draw meaasge here is a scam

[@phineas117]

granny used to call this "seafoam candy". DELICIOUS

[@Dh-rp7gg]

Seafoam isn't chewy though.

[@barbarashock529]

That is not near the real seafoam candy

[@gregsiska8599]

Very popular in Buffalo NY too, dipped in chocolate. Grew up with it in the 1960's. Still get it at Christmas from Watson's.

[@kathmackie2105]

It’s huge here in western NY! Love this stuff! We did ours in chocolate !!

[@kathleenwilkins4294]

Thanks! I wanted to buy some of this for my daughter for her birthday, because it's her favorite candy and my favorite candy too. But I couldn't find it here in Omaha. I never even thought about making it but now I'm going to!❤

[@LegallyBoopy]

My family has a family-made candy cookbook from my nana's recipes (my dad's mom). All the ladies in our family have a copy of it ever since I was little (my nana died when I was a baby so I never knew her, unfortunately), but EVERY christmas, my mom makes candy. She makes this sponge candy and dips it in chocolate and she also makes toffee with chocolate and pecans on top as well as divinity. Those are our family staples during the holidays :). Thank you so much for this sweet video, I'm thinking about taking up the candy-making work soon, especially so I can pass it on to my kids in the future.

[@gwynaethbranwynn]

Dipped in chocolate and called Seafoam Candy, my favorite!❤

[@KT-wr3cv]

My ultimate favorite covered with milk,dark or orange chocolate!!

[@joanneashline8572]

Thank you for the recipe and everything

[@newspeak9610]

I'm from WNY, now you dip it in chocolate 🍫

[@laurieblatz7130]

Yep! We get it in Buffalo. She does need to dip it in chocolate! I like the milk better than the dark but both are yummy! 😋

[@jeeess9979]

its also a bfd in Australia. One of their most popular candies is "violet crumble" oh goodness its the best whole foods and honeycomb in chocolate in wholesale too!

[@Barller]

Dont listen to the haters... me & my ma did great job following your recipe thank you 😊

[@horiwalker1346]

We call that hokey pokey. It also gets sold in shops smothered in chocolate and it's called Crunchie 😋😋😋

[@danielcopeman1250]

Used to love it as a kid a huge chunk for 25cents. Now WHEN you CAN find it... it's a small piece for a few dollars!!!

[@jeeess9979]

whole foods has it can get an oz or two for a few dollars. There also an australian candy called "violet crumble" that is honeycomb dipped in chocolate. Oh good lord it's the best! can get it for 3-4$, a whole bag, at most specialty stores. I get mine at Bristol Farms.

[@COPEMAN1409]

@@jeeess9979 honeycomb dipped in chocolate can be bought in all convenience and grocery stores... it's called "CRUNCHIE" LESS THAN 2$ at least HERE In CANADA AKA (CHINADA)

[@MsBfromtheD]

I’ve had this, but it was light and crispy and melted in your mouth

[@tonytherf-mb3dg]

This kind of reminds me of candy I had some years ago that we called sea foam.

[@Dh-rp7gg]

Seafoam isn't chewy. I make homemade seafoam and it doesn't call for vinegar.

[@tonytherf-mb3dg]

@@Dh-rp7gg oh, okay 👍

[@littlehousehappyhome1504]

@@Dh-rp7gg my moms sea foam candy was made using egg whites. It was so good!

[@catpride1323]

​@@littlehousehappyhome1504Eggs whites?? How do you add that? I assume whipped up like meringue, although I don't know-how 😊you add it...

[@makaylaforbes6719]

​@@littlehousehappyhome1504sounds more like divinity candy

[@gailgorenflo3501]

That is the exact recipe my sister uses here in Western NY ( I’m from Buffalo). She had it down to a science. But it shouldn’t be sticky or stick to your teeth. It should be very airy with a crunch and basically melt in your mouth. Someone mentioned the texture of being like “floral foam” and I would say that’s an accurate analogy. All of our local candy shops sell it. It’s generally only made in the cold months ( has to do with humidity, I think) ands it’s ALWAYS cut in squares and dipped in chocolate. I tried it years ago with her when she first got the recipe and ours would puff up and then slightly collapse giving us a harder, stickier consistency, more like what you made. After multiple tries I gave up. She made it the next Xmas with the person who gave her the recipe and she learned the little tricks of the trade from her, or whatever to get it just right because she’s been nailing it for the last 20 yrs. It delicious! Good try and as long as you enjoy it that’s all that matters!

[@pickypants9696]

Can you ask her what the tricks of the trade are and add it in a reply? I want to avoid the sticky also so it's hard and melts in your mouth! ☺️

[@catpride1323]

Ya, I thought you were gonna tell us the tips and tricks too... 😊

[@Nerophiliac]

I wonder if this is the same as molasses candy? I got some of that at See's, and it was delicious.

[@KingLeonFourstar]

I woke up and decided to put my nonstick to the Test Today 😂

[@joannebachynski5431]

We used to call it sponge toffee. And we used to get in Montréal Quebec Canada. It was much higher and it had more bubbles in it. You could get it in block format like a pound of butter. It was my favorite growing up and still is. It is famous all over Canada!!!!!

[@kevinfromalberta]

Cover it in chocolate and you’ve got a crunchie bar.

[@TheOnlyKateslate]

It still foams up without vinegar. Some people use vanilla instead. All very delicious.

[@bethdavis7812]

Reminds me of Peanut Brittle without the Peanuts. Used white Karo when making it and poured it out thinner.

[@ladysmith3578]

That’s how I make my peanut brittle too.. It’s not so hard it breaks your teeth.

[@HelenSeifert]

this looks amazing try dipping it in chocolate

[@patc.318]

Hi Tammy & Chris! Gosh! I've not had this candy since I don't remember when! Truly a vintage recipe that both my grandmothers used to make. The hard part was waiting for the candy to cool! This will be a real treat for my crew. Will pick up the dark corn syrup tomorrow and give this a try! Thanks for the demo and for another video, y'all! 🌞

[@norlinda5173]

Oh Tammy I Love sponge candy love it , it's been a long time since I had any my sister would send it to me in k.c,mô from New York state she lived there, and I think oh how I would love some sponge candy, oh well could of would of , that's life it's all good , Tammy I just love your new kitchen it's just Beautiful girl !! I was watching a video of yours with the chenken legs it was funny when you put them in the oven and it was cooking sooo fast , yes your sponge candy looks soooo good !!for sure it's great well you guys have a great weekend and take care bless you both, 🙏😇✝️❣️ Àmen 13:56

[@debbiereilly900]

Never heard of this candy. Thank you for sharing Tammy and Chris have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@brendadodd1075]

Yes, first time when we moved to Conneaut Lake , PA near Erie. I think I would line my pan with parchment paper.

[@korndawggy1801]

The weather makes a difference how this turns out also.

[@GavinJeftha]

Yummy in RSA we call honey comb crunchy

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

I have seen that candy before and I really enjoy seeing it foam up when you stir in the vinegar & soda. Chemistry!

[@rosemaryhill8804]

I put salt, baking soda and pour vinegar in my garbage disposal side of my sink. Foams like crazy and cleans it out! Chemistry!

[@briannorcross6730]

I grew up in Chicago in the 40’s and 50’s. It was sold in rectangular blocks about the size of a small brick wrapped in cellophane. It was very light and never chewy or sticky. My mother would cut small chunks off with a sharp knife and the pieces would dissolve as soon as I put them in my mouth. I tried making it about 25 years ago, and it was pretty good, but never quite as good as the sponge candy we had in Chicago.

[@melindaroth5796]

I'VE NEVER HAD THAT. I BET IT IS DELICIOUS 😋 LOVE YALL ❤

[@Dh-rp7gg]

If y'all are looking for the crunchy version of this. Look up a honeycomb candy recipe or seafoam recipe.

[@roger55es]

Great Candy honeycome recipe Thank you

[@CariCavanaugh]

I've never heard of this candy!

[@geofflinder5266]

Looks like honeycomb candy. Dip it in melted chocolate when it's cold and you have a Cadbury Crunchy

[@susankreye6032]

Watching your video I realized that I did not have a piece of sponge candy during the holidays, first time ever. I love sponge candy.

[@carlafitchpatrick6863]

I will be trying this. I’ve never seen this candy before. Mmmm

[@FrancesSmeby]

Yes we've had sponge candy...We knew it as Fairy Food.

[@janetlavoie2441]

This is an old Newengland favorite. I like it plain but some like it dipped in chocolate.

[@vickipitchford3209]

I haven't had this. Looks great

[@susanmcdaniel7900]

I was wondering what size pot that is and what brand. I need to get a pan with a thick bottom for making candy. I cannot wait to try this recipe, I love sea foam candy. Also, I prefer the dark chocolate coating, so what brand of dark chocolate would you recommend? Thank you so much in advance, and I love watching your videos, I learn so much.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I have it on collardvalleycooks.com and I use Hersheys

[@guestguest2030]

I just bought a big bag of this, but now that I have a recipe, I'll have to try this!

[@monicasturm1955]

Can I ask where you buy it from?

[@jeeess9979]

was it Violet crumble?

[@guestguest2030]

@@monicasturm1955 I'm in Canada. It is common here.

[@monicasturm1955]

@@guestguest2030 I'm in Canada too but can't find it anywhere

[@guestguest2030]

@@monicasturm1955Do you have a Bulk Barn in your area? I buy it there, plus at a local store called Remark Farms. Sobey's sometimes has it, as does Walmart at times. Our local hospitals also sell it in their auxiliary gift shops. It's just called sponge taffy and often comes in bags. Also, Old Tyme Kettle Kitchen sells it online. That's where my latest purchase comes from, although I got mine in a store. If you're anywhere near the Waterloo area, St. Jacob's Outlet mall houses them in unit 1.

[@orion7741]

this type of candy does NOT need vinegar. the reaction happens between the baking soda and the sugar mixture. it does not need any vinegar for the reaction to take place.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

do you make this candy yourself? I am sure some peoples recipes are different. I was going by a recipe.

[@heidid5275]

Yum!! I so wish I could have this. I LOVE candy!!!

[@julesa.5887]

My mom called that stringing "spinning a hair"

[@feebes]

My family always called this honeycomb.

[@yerneedsry]

Its my favorite candy of all times only fleetfarm carries it, just bought a bag yesterday, ...I use to make it homeade too. Angelfood candy its called also, its dipped in chocolate dark or milk I like milk.

[@Dh-rp7gg]

But it's not chewy

[@pickypants9696]

The problem with the Fleet Farm seafoam candy is that they cost it in chocolate "flavor" instead of real chocolate. It used to be real chocolate but that changed many years ago. Many are like that now. I always check the label on any I see sold to verify before I buy it. When it's coated in chocolate flavor it spoils it for me!

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

This brings back memories for when I was a teenager in the 60's. It was called Honeycomb. We used to go to the candy counter at Woolworth's and buy it by the chunk and it had been dipped in chocolate. If you have any of your cloud candy left, dip some in chocolate. It is so delicious that way.

[@jeeess9979]

theres an australian candy like this and its covered in chocolate.. omg its the best candy in the world. very crunchy but oh goodness is there a lot of sugar in it. You read my mind. I was gonna make this today and cover it in chocolate at home! Im gonna try with just the sugar, coconut oil, and butter. I can't do the corn syrup unforunately.

[@marylutyger675]

I dearly love sponge candy! I especially love it covered in chocolate!

[@kennethkemp5552]

OMG.... Thank you this is awesome 😎

[@trishstephens9697]

Yes I have we call it honey comb here in Australia…

[@Sassacadassa65]

Delicious candy! Can usually only find in stores at Christmas here in the mid west. Will be trying this recipe fore dure!

[@trishstephens9697]

Can you make it with light syrup if you wish to do so….

[@CollardValleyCooks]

This is the only way I have made it so I am not sure

[@AussieAngeS]

Looks delicious 😍 so it’s similar to honeycomb?

[@nonishearer4126]

This is new to me and I am 82. I thought I had seen about everything.lol

[@harriettdouglas7720]

I’ve never had sponge candy or heard of it. I will have to try this 😊

[@bonitajohnson3927]

Sounds good. I haven't heard of this before. Would love to have some.

[@chrisbolin5867]

Yes I have had this!! I used to get this a Merb's Candies in St. Louis, Mo.

[@ladysmith3578]

This is how I make my peanut brittle… Much easier to chew than other peanut brittle candy. ❤We made volcanoes for the kids in head start using vinegar and baking soda. ♥️♥️My brittle recipe has vinegar.Seal it up tight in a bowl…

[@joanmullen2552]

You would have more bubbles if you put baking soda and stir till mixed but no more. You pop bubbles when you keep stiring.

[@pamslack3337]

We call this angel food candy and dip it in chocolate

[@sandyadkins8195]

I'm with Chris.....never heard of it.

[@mangotree2110]

Looks OK, but you should've cooked it another minute. It's not quite dark enough to have to full flavour

[@kditty1023]

I heard this called seafoam candy as well. I have also heard it called honeycomb candy

[@merci8545]

I've never seen a honeycomb/sponge candy recipe with vinegar in it. I've made it before with just the baking soda but I could definitely try it with the vinegar if you'd think it would make it taste better.

[@marylatno3797]

Do you have a cook book for sale? I think you are great. Will definitely do this.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Yes on collardvalleycooks.com

[@michaelsalazar1665]

Thank you Miss Tammy!

[@vickiehill3960]

My favorite homemade toffee SPONGE TOFFEE is what we call it in Canada. 🇨🇦 I love it dipped in chocolate.

[@robertmckee5737]

We call this honeycomb or hokey pokey here in Scotland it's eaten on it's own or covered in milk chocolate keep up yer guid work thanks.

[@trinab7762]

Could you put it on a cookie sheet to harden?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

I think but I would'nt want it too thin

[@MrSnopro7c]

Hi from Newfoundland, Canada. We have a chocolate bar from Cadbury that’s called “crunchie” covered in milk chocolate, and on the wrapper it says sponge toffee.

[@monicasturm1955]

Oh I'm so happy you made this tammy. I have been talking to people lately about the sponge toffee as we called it..and can't find it anywhere. Thank you for sharing this great video🙂❤️👍

[@여행을떠나요-u3f]

😮😮

[@KatieCatWalker]

I wonder if it depends on which part of the south you're from because in Louisiana and even in oklahoma, we call it honeycomb candy. Still so dang good

[@joannetanner7282]

I’ve made this for many many years. I am surprised yours turns out with covering the pot and moisture is created. But then the vinegar is moisture isn’t it?

[@libbyvalley]

I love this so much Tammy. Always wanted this recipe. You must try to find an Australian candy bar called VIOLET CRUMBLE. It's what you made, but with violet flavoring in the candy & covered in chocolate. So good. In a purple wrapper. Melts in your mouth. 🥰 Thank you.

[@jeeess9979]

omg this is the BEST CANDY EVER! Violet crumble! I can get it for 3.99 a bag on sale where i live sometimes!!! OMG! its my FAVORITE!

[@makaylaforbes6719]

Last time i made this, it exploded all over the kitchen when i put the baking soda in, even though i used a hige stock pot and there was only about a half inch of candy mix at the bottom of it. What a mess 😂😂😂 i didn't think id ever get it all chipped off the counter and floor

[@alyssanowak9272]

Oh boy now I’m debating this lol but I lovvvee it and hard to find!!! Had it at grandmas as a kid. My fav!!!

[@makaylaforbes6719]

@alyssanowak9272 I don't get a sweet tooth often, but when I do, I end up gravitating toward this stuff

[@alyssanowak9272]

@@makaylaforbes6719 I’m attempting this tomorrow wish me luck 🍀 lol

[@makaylaforbes6719]

@alyssanowak9272 lol for sure. I'm certain the mistake I made was not taking the pot off the stove before adding the baking soda. Next time I make this I'll do that. I just haven't grown the gonads back yet to try it again

[@alyssanowak9272]

@@makaylaforbes6719 lol let me know if you do I’ll keep you posted also

[@chrishordge174]

What a beautiful beautiful candy I am going to try to make some for my grandkids thank you so much for sharing. 😋😋

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Top tip for cleaning out candy pans - fill the pan with water and put it back on the heat. As the water boils, it will dissolve the hardened sugar/candy and make cleaning the pan a breeze. So much easier! We call this honeycomb in the UK (or I've also heard it called cinder toffee). We have a chocolate bar made by Cadbury's that is this covered in milk chocolate and it's delicious! It's called a Crunchie.

[@lynnerussell1440]

Love this candy, but I've never seen it made. Chocolate makes it heavenly.

[@lindamichael7903]

Kinda like peanut brittle love bit of honey

[@YolandaMurdock]

I make this candy every year for the Holidays, I coat mine in dark chocolate after I break it up. This candy , should literally MELT in your mouth. It is not a hard candy, its a crunchy candy that should dissolve and should NOT stick to your teeth. Order some online and compare the textures. Many candy companies make this candy.

[@carlafitchpatrick6863]

Reminds me of foaming sorghum

[@mommas2470]

Yes

[@lisaturner4741]

Is this what I remember as Seafoam at the candy shop? My brothers favorite..would love to make for him of it is!🤗

[@Dh-rp7gg]

This is very close to seafoam but it's not. Seafoam isn't chewy. Look up a honeycomb candy recipe instead. I found one online a few years ago and there's NO vinegar in it. I think that's what made hers chewy.

[@lisaturner4741]

@@Dh-rp7gg Thank you so much for response! 😊

[@Nerophiliac]

And, hi to you from moderate 54° Indy!

[@beverlyharward9631]

I would love a small piece but it would put me over and out, lol

[@tatiannazutania7751]

I make this but coat it with chocolate. It's yummy!

[@taffystexaskitchen70]

My grandmother use to make it. I'll I have try to do myself.

[@tamistone7344]

Honeycomb candy the best! You need to melt some chocolate chips with a little coconut oil and dip it Tammy! It's even better. 😉

[@karenhogue8443]

We LOVE chocolate covered sponge candy, thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

[@donnamhatmaker1983]

How do I save this recipe???

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Go on collardvalleycooks.com and you can download a pdf

[@lindagilbert6888]

Omg I would break all my teeth 🦷. ❤️❤️❤️

[@yerneedsry]

No its not to hard.

[@mommas2470]

It melts in your mouth

[@trish5864]

Sponge candy 😋😋

[@dawnthompsonhaagenson2872]

I'm wondering what can I use besides corn syrup

[@Dh-rp7gg]

Honey

[@jeeess9979]

coconut oil

[@mommas2470]

Maple syrup or molasses