Super easy Honeycomb/Cinder Toffee recipe | Cupcake Jemma

This is one of the most satisfying things to make and it only has 3 ingredients in it, which make it kind of magical, in my opinion! It always reminds me of Autumn but the reality is that it is great all year round!
Recipe:
250g Golden Syrup (or liquid glucose or corn syrup)
250g caster sugar
3.75 tsp bicarbonate of soda
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[@amyatt25]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos. My 14 month old son absolutely loves them. He starts getting all excited when you start talking. It's very cute 😃

[@vaughangarrick]

You lost me at thermometer

[@sops7763]

Oh dear..when i left it to the hard crack or 149c temp, it was too dark and tasted burnt. If i make this again i think ill take it off the heat before that stage. also has a weird bitter bicarb taste despite only using the exact measurements

[@anneroos2885]

I made it right away, now waiting for it to cool I can't wait to find out how it tastes :3

[@ikhlasous]

Anne Roos Is it good ?

[@anneroos2885]

ikhlasous I made it with honey so it would taste a bit different I guess but I think it's really yummie

[@cloverhighfive]

My grandma made it with molasses ;) I'll definitely try to make some, my dad will go bonkers.

[@hassanjaidy3554]

Anne Roos how many soda ?

[@arth8265]

Get ready for diabetes in the future.

[@joewalker643]

Made some last week to a different recipe and it came out all flat and sticky. After a bit of a snope I found out it's because the recipe called for water to be added (the enemy of dry, crisp toffee). Just tried your recipe and it has come out fantastic. A lovely treat for bonfire night.

[@Sweetthang9]

I feel like we shouldn't have to tell people that caramel is really hot......but, alas, we do.

[@carriehiggstunes]

Mine burnt before it reached 150, how do you get it to that temp without burning? I was stirring it, and had low until sugar melted

[@Ruby-bf4vq]

who else came from tiktok 💀

[@theannoyingsidekick]

its very similar to Korean sugar candy thing called Dalgona. Dalgona is made only with sugar and baking soda and laid out in a thin round blob and isn't as airy.

[@tonyvercetti8056]

I think honeycomb is more delicious, but I love Dalgona because it's easy to make

[@yanicaslaurinda4640]

Wrong!!! Dalgona is made with water sugar and coffee

[@maplebun2290]

Yanicas Laurinda They are correct, you are thinking of Dalgona *coffee* .The original commenter is talking about the *candy* Dalgona! Search on KZbin Dalgona candy, and you’ll find it!

[@HarekaTysiri]

@@yanicaslaurinda4640 you'll be super embarrassed on how wrong you are and had to delete your comment

[@rachelgigg7043]

I remember making this in college when I got bored and I broke mine up with a hammer! 😂

[@LovetheLoveliness]

In Korea, it's been on of the most common street snack! but we flatten it down and then press a shake with a wire stick? then we carefully break them so that on the shape in the middle remains, don't know if you get the picture but it's really fun! and if you can get the shape without breaking, you get another on for free! you can type 'bbopki' or 'dagona if you want the picture :)

[@halo20678]

We all get it now lol

[@shishirpandit6735]

We definitely all know this now haha

[@HadiyaHamza]

We all know it due to SQUID GAMES

[@HadiyaHamza]

You my friend described something , that we rest of the world know now. Thankyou ❤️

[@rainpayne6755]

Hi, great video and energy from you. How do I do this without their being bitter clumps of bicarbonate in finished product? Any tips, very grateful.

[@petalss5325]

달고나!!!!

[@HobbitHanny]

In South Korea, this is the only candy that kids can make by themselves. We have a machine for this snack. If you put some coins into the machine, it gives you a small mount of sugar and there is a small heater, big spoon, baking soda and lollipop sticks. So every kids could make it easily in 5 minutes :) It reminds me of my childhood.

[@maxeenee]

Bilbo Baggins interesting!

[@rachel9933]

Oh my god that sound when you cracked it in half and it split so perfectly.....I need this right now! I last tried to make honeycomb about 3 years ago with my friend, which involved me dropping a knife into the mixture as I poured it into the tin and then pandemonium as we tried to get the knife out of the rapidly setting honeycomb...A lot of screaming and yelling lol. The end result was not like honeycomb, it didn't snap we were basically playing tug of war to try and break it. It was really stretchy and like tar in your mouth. Idk what the hell we did wrong but hopefully this time will be better! Going to make honeycomb ice cream whoop

[@rainbowunicorn3322]

Lol how do you drop a knife in the mixture? 😂

[@lieserv]

I'd love to see how you make tiramisu cupcakes! 2 of my favourite desserts combined! 😍

[@sabrinak.8386]

Am I the only one who instantly gets all excited whenever I see Jemma's video? It's always so exciting to see what she's gonna surprise us with! :D

[@TheMiejoe]

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but it didn't work for me! The bubbles from the baking soda disappeared and left me with a sticky sludge.

[@doiegsgr491]

달고나구나ㅋㅋㅋ

[@tehzeebhazarika9615]

Hi jemma can I use honey instead of golden syrup

[@alecwinner]

It's also fantastic smashed up and then rolled around a toffee or chocolate covered apple.

[@sarahmillson1594]

I don't have thermometer, is there any other way to understand when it's ready?

[@mariameee9527]

love to my favourite KZbinr :* i have tried alot of your recipes and all turned out very yummy , totally delicious and presentable ♡ some of my favourites are carrot , chocolate , nutella , oreo , red velvet cupcakes and alot more I love the way you explain each step.. keep rocking you beauty :*

[@xOhayateOx]

I just tried it and worked out perfectly! ☺️ You can't buy honeycomb in my country so I'm very excited about this!

[@aprily1505]

its almost same as korean traditional street snack:)

[@cheriecanelas2325]

Could I Use maple syrup???

[@shirleycastle5170]

My granny and I used to make this and now I make it with my grandchildren but I call it sponge toffee.

[@29foxymomma]

It Canada we call it Sponge Toffee, will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@MorticiaAttoms]

We call it fairy food in Wisconsin. It is so good.

[@vadaann1279]

I’m making some here in West Allis today as a gift for my mother in law. She only calls it Fairy food so I was slightly confused since some recipes I’ve seen call for vinegar too. Your comment was very helpful. ❤️

[@MrDino1953]

Tattoos put me right off.

[@floribertojeronimo3300]

if it was easy , WHY DO I KEEP BURNING ITT 😭😭

[@nige13]

Turn the heat down to medium!

[@jillpritchard6037]

This Honeycomb is so good! I had lost my recipe that a carney man gave me in Massachusetts on the Boardwalk. I knew the ingredients but how much? Well, I had no clue as I hadn’t made it for a couple years. I just stumbled across this a couple days ago and made it earlier today and it was just awesome. Now I need to make some Vanilla Ice Cream and try to put the pieces of honeycomb in it after it has frozen when my maker calls for add-ins. I can’t wait. This would sure be a big hit for Christmas Bazaars! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. They give me so many ideas 💡! I know how to bake and cook but when it comes to sending pics on Instagram, I’m helpless as a baker without a Kitchen aid mixer, 😂. Irish Jilli

[@Dave79-be7ld]

What did I do wrong? Followed your recipe and it cooled to a chewy toffee. The only thing I didn’t have was a thermometer. I’m thinking the temperature wasn’t right. I let it boil aggressively like yours. Any advise is welcome. I feel rather silly failing at this 😂

[@trE3E3]

In Perth Australia. Is October, nearly November. Still 12 degrees outside. Wut

[@gloriagracia2234]

mine is watery

[@LatteBrown]

I made this recipe using pancake syrup...what a fail! I think that I stirred it too much after adding the baking soda, I added a bit of vanilla favoring, and then I put mini chocolate chips on my pan before pouring in the candy batter. It shrunk down. and it was slow at hardening so I cut it into strips and placed it in the freezer to totally cool and maybe crunch up. Mine didn't turn out airy and crunchy, but it is sooo good! After the initial crunch from being stored in the freezer, it become sticky like taffy in my mouth. Oh my this mistake turned out wonderful, can't stop eating. Next time I'm going to stick to the recipe to find out how it should have been. Thanks

[@maddymaddy6463]

Hey jemma i just tried this recipe still cooling down but i feel this might be the best recipe as i tried 3 different recipes back to back but results varies! Will definately share feedback once its completely cool

[@ghadirissa4713]

I made iiiiiiiiit! It is sooo easy to make and it tastes delicious even more when dipped into any good quality milk chocolate! However, I really recommend to use a big deep pan when melting the sugar and the corn syrup because it's really going bing in volume when adding the bicarbonate of soda, whatch out! :)

[@northern_mongoose]

You can make it only with white sugar and baking soda. In South Korea we call it Dalgona..

[@plasmibot]

crack

[@marissachen8140]

I tried this recipe twice following all instructions but the sugar was burnt before reaching 149 degrees. The end result was flat, chewy and bitter. Didn’t work for me.

[@KikisKitchen]

Awesome 😍

[@m1racu10usedits6]

Did this twice exactly as it says with a thermometer to 149 degrees and it’s just really chewy! Not sure where I’m going wrong! X

[@fancymoments9092]

Yess and mine taste bitter :((

[@m1racu10usedits6]

@@fancymoments9092 mine too! It ended up in the bin :( it’s like my 5th attempt I give up now haha

[@euricequeen842]

why are you so cool? i think i'm gonna have a girl crush on you.

[@fatimaashkanani952]

What a mess! I am definitely and most certainly not going to use that awful recipe again my stove top is covered with sugar my fire alarm went off what a wastefull recipe pls don’t try this it’s unsafe . Well if you want to burn the house then go ahead !

[@violetystars]

In Michigan, USA we call it Sea Foam

[@luminariel3765]

i feel that one of those brownie pans with the slicing insert would be perfect for this if you want to wrap up pieces for gifts or to nicely present them :)

[@mrchristian27]

You can see chunks of bicarb in the comb. Sift it first you goober.

[@Jayfeather4x]

didnt mix the soda that well XD if you watch closely some of soda comes out when she breaks it at 2:43

[@hurley31]

Think I'll just buy a Crunchie.

[@ritatteles]

Can I use agave syrup or maple syrup instead? Would that work?

[@margaridaantunes8185]

hi hi! I did this, but it's not hard and crunchy...it's sticky... What went wrong?

[@mariagabbott]

Replace golden syrup with honey and it's actually the best thing ever

[@user-th4ml7ns3b]

Maria G I’ll try it!

[@cambur]

Hello Dear. I want to know, how conservate the hokey pokey for a long time, like a 20 days or more. Do you have any recomendation? Thanks a lot. Have a nice week :D Laury

[@geneace2507]

Can anyone help me what is golden syrup exactly.. ?? Please and thank you

[@holliemcintyre3118]

Just a tip I think should've been included. If you make this then make sure to have a kettle of boiling water ready to pour into the empty pan to clean it out. Otherwise you may as well chuck the pan in the bin.

[@Haileye90]

You can always soak the pan in warm water later and it will still dissolve. After all, it's only sugar really.

[@holliemcintyre3118]

It's the hot golden syrup that causes the issue.

[@Haileye90]

Golden syrup is just another form of sugar. It's still water soluble.

[@rainbowunicorn3322]

Lol that’s what I was thinking

[@Lavenshe]

Omg super easy and delicious! Helped me when I've got unexpected guests haha

[@christopherchristian3194]

Cam we use honey instead of golden sugar?

[@queenb5659]

christopher christian yes I did that successfully

[@tt7762]

@@queenb5659 for how long did you leave it cooking -I don't have thermometer tho-?

[@rossilucero8955]

quick and carefull ain't my word

[@mbsminny120]

omg you should put that in ice cream... yes yes yes yes yes ermergerd i need them now

[@robertwheelock7444]

The honeycomb candy is chopped (with a knife) into small nugget bits, and folded into rainbow sprill (multicolored sprinkles)-to make what's called Krunch Koate. KK is used to cover ice cream cones.

[@poppypopster5218]

hi i am so happy that you made it my mum loves it for a present for lockdown thx you so much i am a big fan lots of love poppy ian and finley and mum

[@poppypopster5218]

thank you all hopefully lock down will stop

[@ferociousgumby]

This is simple but not easy. Try making it and you'll see what I mean. Hokey pokey, cinder toffee, seafoam, sponge toffee, yellowman (Ireland)

[@carna110]

It is actually quite easy, though you have to make sure you have a candy thermometer, it's rather difficult without one.

[@rehanaraza5018]

Hii jemma.. can I use light corn syrup instead of golden corn syrup..?? Please advice.... thanks..

[@nnnadski]

Can you add sea salt to it? Would it mess up the consistency etc?

[@macaoron]

I feel like I have been cheated by the honeycomb ice cream shops... Never knew it was so easy! Also for those who can't find golden syrup like me, Jemma has said in the description box to use liquid glucose or corn syrup. That's what the description box is for.

[@tehzeebhazarika9615]

Can I use honey instead of syrup

[@llll1573]

Substitute for golden syrup? Honey?

[@psdoc99]

Does it smell very slightly burnt inside the honeycomb?

[@Alansmithee007]

Mine blew up then overfilled my pan, then reduced again then rose again???? Oh well first try and see what happens next.

[@kdogggggggggggg]

Why give weight in grams then tsp? Why not all grams?

[@adam_meek]

super = very. no cream'v tartar in the bicarb?

[@Lala-ug2yc]

Can you use maple syrup instead of corn syrup?

[@lala7701]

And only in the Mediterranean Israel - 28 degrees (C) outside while It's the end of October. Plus, there's no fall of Autumn leaves, and we doesn't celebrate Halloween here. The fun.

[@cookienibz2578]

This looks amazing, but I have to ask, why NO HONEY?!? Honeycomb without honey?

[@alanoconnor4875]

Hi jemma, Can you use honey in this recipe?.

[@yazkat5268]

How much is 3.75 in grams??

[@brandiemcspadden]

or seafoam

[@siobhanobrienmurphy]

mine seemd to go chewey after 24 hours

[@elenitsageorgieva1379]

So, just a couple of things, I used german golden syrup, it is much darker than the one you use. I don't know if that is the reason but the whole thing started burning before it reached 120C. It was giving off pufs of rancid smelling smoke and was foamin intensly. Anyway I added the soda, it turned a light colour, but most of the soda did not disolve, the mix didn't cool down fast enough and deflated. Now it is not airy, it is kind of bitter from the burnt sugat and salty form the soda. I'm trying honey next time.

[@silviacontan966]

Can’t wait to make it but I need corn syrup 🤨

[@anujasha9]

Mine is bit bitter :(. I wonder what I did wrong. May be bicarbonate of Soda hasn't dissolved properly?

[@farrasramadhan8267]

can I subtitute the golden syrup with corn syrup or honey?

[@carna110]

she wrote liquid glucose or corn syrup as other options in the description. Honey is also used in other honeycomb recipes so I don't see why not, it may just taste a little different.

[@uwu8130]

Farras Ramadhan with honey yes

[@cindygrimes5632]

Hi Gemma, have just died to do this recipe and its burnt, follow the ingredients correctly, waited for the temperature to reach hard crack, but I did notice that it was getting darker, would my saucepan be too big, please help, doing it for a fair. Than you

[@anna_bandana]

I made this three times today and it still not working argh!!!!! It's chewy and mine looked just like yours I'm so confused and annoyed

[@jolenekoh7102]

Why is it sticky and not crunchy yet after an hour? I did follow the steps properly. Colour looks good but not cracking crunchy

[@hannahplas2495]

Do you think it would work nicely, if I put a little bit of orange extract into the mix?

[@omeroksuzsoy5237]

I used half of your recipe but doesn't work I didn't understand why is it possible because of honey. I used honey instead golden syrup.

[@WickedWordzz]

So there are soooooo many different recipies. I have it down to a few. Question, some use less golden syrup than sugar, and this one uses equal parts. How big is the difference in texture, taste, etc. This will be my first time making it

[@차승현-c1x]

wow It is same way to make korean traditional snack which is called 'dal go na'. I think It has been make for long time ago. I didnt know same stuff in other country. and I'm suprised london is autumn because korea where I live in is also about to be autumn.

[@russelstevens9862]

Honeycomb with no honey. I hope a bee see's this!

[@heatherjack3123]

Really disappointed took it to 149oc and when it was cooled and set it snapped but was inedible !! ☹️👎🏻

[@amaraemzz4199]

Ok I followed this exact but my honeycomb turned out chewy, where did I go wrong???

[@juliahoang4650]

I thought honeycomb was made from bees...

[@adrijamajumder943]

Julia Hoang That's a different honeycomb.

[@maryogunsanya2532]

It's called candy go honeycomb🤣

[@mm-pu6qc]

カルメラ焼き的な感じなのかな？？英語わからない、、！

[@crystalsshine3952]

Honeycomb without honey :(

[@Adwoaness]

cant wait till I visit your shop!

[@mbilvu]

i have test it but result the candy too hard

[@Cleromanticon]

It’s not just that the sugar is hot, it’s that melted sugar is like napalm. It super hot AND it will stick to your skin.

[@marieince3239]

I cup sugar 3tblpoons golden syrup stir bfore you put the heat on then heat to boiling point put 1 and a half teaspoons of bicarb stir like crazy it foams up then pour on baking sheet easy peasy

[@ManosRK]

Frankly honey (or maybe maple syrup) would make more sense. You know because of the name :P

[@Doolemethis049]

caster sugar is what you said you used jemma, but it looks more like granulated sugar...