Sponge Toffee/Honeycomb/Seafoam candy (homemade Crunchie bars)- with yoyomax12

Sponge toffee is very crunchy but melts in your mouth. If you love Cadbury Crunchie bars, dip your toffee pieces in chocolate.
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup white corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
In a large saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water over medium heat just until sugar dissolves.
Bring to boil and continue to cook without stirring. Brush down side of pan occasionally with pastry brush dipped in cold water, until candy thermometer reaches hard-crack stage of 300°F
Video of hard crack stage: • Hard Crack Stage 300 F...
Remove from heat.Whisk in baking soda. (sugar mixture will bubble and sputter and increase in volume! Be careful!) Whisk in vanilla.
Pour into greased foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan. Let cool without disturbing, about 2 hours. Break into pieces. Dip pieces in melted chocolate if desired. Store layered between waxed paper in airtight container.
This recipe found on the Canadian Living website.
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[@stefanieleale1]

I'm a Canadian girl right from Toronto and I grew up calling it Sponge Toffee, the bulk barn here in Canada sells it and they sell it as sponge toffee. The crunchie bar is my FAV!!!!!!! I'm going to try this as soon as I get a candy thermometer. Thanks for the video I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos!

[@katerinat.1955]

Oh my! I remember, about 10 years ago, my father went away on a business trip. When he got back he brought me and my brothers presents and candy bars. This was one of them. I haven't had one of those since then. Cadbury is extremely hard to find where I live. I didn't even remember the name of those. You just brought me vivid memories of my childhood. Thank you!

[@karaholley9578]

Just used your recipe, and never made anything like this before and it turned out fantastic!!!! Thanks so much for this video!!!

[@PixieLovesItAll]

Thank you so much for your amazing back catalogue of recipes. I tend to only do candy making around holidays, so I come back every year to remind myself of the visual cues, particularly for recipes like this where the steps really matter! I appreciate you :)

[@velvetheart7683]

So happy to find this. I was born in Toronto Canada, lived there until I was 7 then we moved to the States...I always remembered that sponge candy and how much I loved it and then years and years later I found it covered in chocolate at a candy store...and then eventually, at World Market packaged by Cadbury. It's not available just anywhere. My memory of it as a child was with no chocolate and we called it sponge candy, not honeycomb. I find all this debate about the name amusing...it's just so good! As one person below put it with a Shakespearean twist,, candy by any other name is still as sweet...Thank you so much for posting this recipe!

[@mmmh6406]

WOW, just made this and it was a complete success, it has made 2 large dishes. I have had a few attempts at making this honeycomb but it never rose like this, I substitute vanilla extract for almond, and I must say, even though I made it myself, ITS FANTASTIC. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WITH US, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@yoyomax12]

I love to hear success stories from people that try these recipes! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@brittanyclayton5293]

Finally. A simple sponge candy recipe. And without gelatin. Thank you.

[@marycollins1631]

I need your help why do you not use honey?

[@NirvanasFarm9448]

​@marycollins1631 I know right. I want to get honey sugar with honey and make my own style cause no one else here does it like that

[@Daisypawz]

I used to go to a candy store in Solvang, CA and got this exact candy covered in dark chocolate. It never made it home :P I'm never able to find it now that I moved to VA and I've missed it a lot. I can't thank you enough for this recipe!! I never knew what it was called and now I know it's many names. But best of all... I can make it myself!! You have made me very happy ... thank you!!!!

[@avalonspawn]

Hey mom... I definitely remember out times going out there to eat the chocolate covered honey comb in Solvang. They do make this in the shop in King George too, Mary's something (down that road behind the bank). It's not quite the same, but it looks like this recipe might end up a lot more like what we remember. We should make it together sometime. :D

[@ziamarie]

Years ago, my friends mom gave me a crunchie bar and it was the most delicious thing I'd ever had but I never was able to think of the name all these years later. Thank you sooooo much for sharing this recipe! I just made a batch and am waiting for it to cool down so I can dip them in chocolate and transport back to my childhood. I'll leave another comment when I'm all done to let you know how I did! thanks again! I love your channel and subbed!

[@almostenuf2]

I have been looking all over for a sponge toffee tutorial! Thank you! Subscribed!!

[@NancyLarsen13]

yoyomax12 - the diet free zone this recipe was fantastic!! it came out soooo good ! thank you so much

[@hannahpops1993]

Thank you for the fantastic recipe!!! I have tried so many honeycomb recipes and they are always chewy rather than crunchy, this came out perfect!!! :D

[@TylerPayneIamstpayne050302]

I made this today and it was delicious, first recipie I made from you channel AND my first candy making

[@yoyomax12]

+Tyler Payne Glad it turned out for you! THanks for watching :)

[@michellefarrell4493]

I used to find it some apple stands in New England but I haven't been able to find it. I'm glad that I found a recipe that I can finally make it at home.

[@HeyItsLaurenE]

I made this tonight and it tastes amazing! The only thing is that mine came out slightly hard. Thank you for this recipe!

[@lochness3224]

How did I not find this vid sooner....... I also had no idea heavenly cinder toffee could be made soooooo easily....... Thank you yoyomax12.......x

[@pennyflaherty1448]

I love crunchie bars too , so just made this . Thanks for ingredients I never relised how easy it would be ! My grandchildren will be well pleased to have a small bag of this, If there’s any left 😋

[@sockmonkey828]

Yum, I love seafoam (what I know this heaven to be called). I had some at the beach earlier this week and was determined to try making it at home. The kind I had was covered in dark chocolate with sea salt sprinkled on top. Thanks for the recipe!

[@InLoveWithCTFxC]

Just made these! First time ever using a candy thermometer. Its sitting now. Im excited. First time I have followed one of your recipes, though I always watch.

[@KTrafford]

Oh I adore Cadbury's Crunchies!! I love honeycombe too!! Soo yum!

[@annanguyen7888]

IKR

[@HaleeElizabeth]

I have never seen anything like this! It looks amazing!

[@Eliz97]

I love watching you make copycat candy bars! They are my all time favorite videos

[@Johnbro8]

If you add roasted peanuts and stir in at the end, it would add another edge to a fine recipe. Friend of mine as a child, visited the Fry’s factory in the UK ( they were made by Fry’s before, Cadbury had them) with the school in the 1950’s, before Health and Safety issues. He loved Crunches, while they all walked round the factory and was freely given samples of the product from the production line, by the end of the tour there was 24 children feeling very delicate. He told me that was the last time he craved a Crunchy

[@mirandas7033]

This makes wonderful Gifts for friends/ family!. made it last year for Christmas it was super easy and everyone loved it!

[@kaiasmoliak-carlin5766]

Haha, the other day my friend and I were eating Crunchie bars, dying to know a recipe! Thanks Tammy!

[@bcgrote]

Here in the U.S. we call it seafoam or honeycomb. No matter what you call it, though, it's DELICIOUS!!! Thanks for this recipe, I will try it!

[@yoyomax12]

Apparently sponge toffee might be a Canadian thing.

[@tewesathemonkey]

yoyomax12 - the diet free zone No, I just think the name SPONGE TOFFEE is a Canadian name for the SAME delicious stuff we eat in Europe & America! OTHER "names" for it? Honeycomb, Sweet Seafoam, Hokey Pockey (sp?), Spun Sugar Comb...I'm sure in Africa, India or China it may be called somethig else. But, still is the SAME thing! LOL

[@tewesathemonkey]

BRAVO! Yes, it is basically prepared the same way in every country. The only thing that may change is the NAME! :0) I AGREE with you...it is still DELICIOUS! I'm working on a LOW SUGAR version for Diabetics. I utilize "sugar free" honey when I prepare it, along with Splenda's Brown Sugar Blend. The secret is getting the correct quantity of sugar & honey incorporated to react with the baking soda. Sugar Free items work a bit different than table sugar.

[@emilyhancock3456]

Mmmm I love crunchies! can't wait to try making these!

[@nerdfighter4]

This is definitely going on my list of goodies to make for the holidays!

[@dashofcharm9095]

Wow - I am South African, a Cook, and love crunchies. You just gained another subscriber. Love the video ❤

[@khadijeharman]

That is still one of my favorite candy bars .. I never knew it was this easy to make thank you so much for sharing

[@Chattermute]

Anything homemade always looks better and tastes better. :)

[@Magnesium02]

Here is Australia it is called Honeycomb. I've also heard it called Hokey Pokey. But a candy by any other names tastes as sweet.

[@ShamanKeema]

I always thought hokey pokey was chunks of butterscotch? It never ceases to amaze me how differently named the same things are around the world - but still in the same language! :)

[@jennystill8398]

Same in the UK. It's honeycomb or cinder toffee :)

[@Ggstvideos]

They have crunchies in Australia. They are at IGA :)

[@nancyharrington493]

KeemaMUA right! I think it's so funny to hear people call cookies biscuts. In America biscuts are a buttery flakey bread. It's so funny and interesting

[@0roseable]

Gina :) And everywhere else, they're not exclusive to IGA...

[@OkiNinjaKitty]

Thank you so much for this! I love sponge toffee but haven't had it in years and years! Going to have to try and make this!

[@missiworld]

My grandma used to make this, and it's been my favourite for years. Thank you for the recipe! I'm hoping I can make this for my fiance so he can get a peek into my childhood.

[@wildheart5]

You did a beautiful job on this sponge. This is a great idea for gifts! Thanks Tammy!

[@aync1421]

I remember this as being called "Seafoam" and it is one of my favorite candies. Thank you for the recipe ( and a new subscriber) !

[@beckigutman6120]

These were my favorite growing up too! I moved to the United States when I got married and they don't sell them here. I'm going to try this!

[@e_squad814]

Lol

[@MsCerise007]

Becki Gutman They sell them all over where they sell bulk candy. Try Meijer.

[@JessicaBowd]

I love the name Sponge Toffee instead of Honeycomb! A much better description of it too!

[@themagnificentsans8317]

Everyone in my area calls that type of candy "sea foam", and it can only be found in the nice candy/chocolate shops where everything is crazy expensive; I'm so glad to find out how easy it is to make! ^-^

[@malibu9899]

You can find it in farm stores like Blains Farm and Fleet and Tractor Supply as they carry unique candies.

[@Blueenk]

I really liked violet crumble. I'll be doing this when I have the ingredients. Thanks for this. :D

[@Tony-sj3xq]

Your's look the best ( more texture and just fresher ) , and most appetizing to be honest . Great and thanks for the recipe

[@na4evr]

My mom's favorite bar was Crunchie! I'll have to make it for her sometime. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be. :) Thank you.

[@mollylemalu4861]

I've been looking for this recipie forever !

[@daniellelovesbooks]

Thank you so much! You just taught me how to make my FAVOURITE chocolate bar! :D

[@boonikki29]

Here in the Midwest it's referred to by both names. Can't wait to try it!

[@GuiltyPleasure72]

Thanks for this recipe! I just made it and it was easy and it came out perfect! My first attempt!

[@sailorgirl2017]

Thanks for sharing this recipe!! I love this candy!

[@srt4535]

Peanut Brittle! Mix in roasted peanut. Granny made this all the time. We fought to see who could get to it first. Yum!

I've never heard of this (I am American) but it looks delicious! And pretty easy! :)

[@ClaireWill71uk]

Cinder toffee, great as minty flavour...used to get this from shop on way to school in 70/80's

[@007lovediamonds6]

My favourite crunchie thanks for sharing this lovely recipe how to make honeycomb was looking for this for a long time and just popped up

[@Anabella1974]

I loved this candy when I was a kid. We used to buy it as a chocolate bar and sometimes fresh without the chocolate. I thought it was real honeycomb when I was a kid, and that it came from the hive ;-)

[@misskiss24]

Hi Yoyomax cool video in the uk we call the sponge toffee cinder toffee :) it's like a seaside treat other than that we do also have crunchys and we do call it honeycomb too :) x

[@marilynwebster2368]

This is some of what I miss about Canada...Clark's candy. Thank you, thank you , THANK YOU 💖💖💖

[@MsSpark111]

Wow! Ur videos are always fun to watch!

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, very special candy. Blessings!

[@mllee2008]

Here in Michigan, we call that candy Sea Foam...soooo good!

[@chickapey]

how cool! i never knew this could be made at home!

[@D3bN3lson]

Thank you for the video and recipe! I am going to try this, but going to drizzle chocolate on top before cutting.

[@kat92789]

Crunchies have never been my fave but I used to get them as a kid when I wanted something that would last me longer than a Coffee Crisp or Kit Kat... Sponge toffee is so nice to take a little bite of and just let it melt on your tongue! I may have to try this :)

[@malibu9899]

I love Coffee Crisp bars too! ❤

[@actuallowroller]

We call it honeycomb here in the US. Delicious...

[@Hellzap0ppin]

that looks delicious! i will definitely be making this! thank you, Tammy! =D

[@RandiRQ]

Thank you for this wonderful video. You have given me the courage to try to make it myself! It’s one of my favorite kinds of candy, too! 😊

[@Kekanunu]

This is hokey pokey! Yum yum!

[@Pushyhog]

I wanta make peanut brittle like this, it’s softer. I hate raw peanuts in brittle and way way less peanuts in my brittle. Wish me luck. I made it with luck, needed more nuts but, iam a pro now. Just followed directions with no candy thermometer. Just cold water bowl like on her other vid. Don’t use raw peanuts, just by a hand full of packs or regular eating peanuts from quick stop. Use copper pan, drop in cold water, walk away. Dissolves sugar. I poured hot stuff over peanuts on parchment paper. Kayro clear only, this want break your teeth. Thanks yoyom, i did it thanks to you.

[@caliv0608]

That looks so awesome boiling up! Might have to make this with my daughter, looks like science and ends with candy. :)

[@mukwah1111]

How fun Tammy ! I remember Crunchie bars used to make my tongue raw. Guess it was the baking soda. Delicious though. You inspire so many.

[@BeckieTenshiChan]

Anyone else call it Cinder Toffee or is that just a Northern England thing? Either way, I wanna make this! Homemade Crunchies WOO!

[@Amanda-of6io]

Yes! I literally just commented this haha. In yorkshire we call it cinder toffee xD

[@tweetybrd78]

I make this every year for Christmas! TFS..

[@thizizliz]

Oooh, that's great - we make toffee at the holidays so may add this one to our list. Thanks Tammy!

[@Jenners23]

I've had commercial toffee before (in bags at Dollarama) but the texture is not the same as a Crunchie bar (which is my favorite!). It crumbles and then really sticks in your teeth.. making me hesitant to make the homemade stuff. It also doesn't taste much like a Crunchie, but this recipe looks really good! Especially since I think the vanilla would make such a difference. Thanks! :)

[@MsCerise007]

Jenn Kivisto You can sustitute it for honey too.

[@duckey223322]

In Minnesota, there is a candy store that sells it as Hot Air.

[@rmapb]

Hi just made it, Turned out to be awesome

[@CassandraLMillner]

Your candy looks waay better!

[@220274mark]

I need to share this on my wife's face ache wall. looks scrumdiddyumpsious.

[@jayway2126]

Hate Cadbury, LOVE your recipe - thankyou.

[@Dustycrypt]

Omg! Yes! It's been fvr since I saw you! Thanks for sharing

[@bettyk8105]

AThis is one of my favourite treats☺️. I love all the different names for it!

[@SadMangaGirl]

crunchie is one of my fave chocolate bars too. my fave is cherry ripe.

[@sarahs9238]

I made this for my family and it was so delicious! They are begging me to make it again

[@ZetamoonAmos]

I have never heard of sponge toffee..... I have lived a sheltered life lol

[@jamesdalton3082]

It's rather awesome.

[@ÖVËR-p2h]

Be glad because all that sugar is insane

[@melissaoncoast]

I tried another recipe and a HUGE FAIL. This one was PERFECT! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Great Valentines Day gift for my man! OXOXOXOXOXXOOXOXXO

[@snookie1238]

Crunchies are my favorite. Here I'm Florida they don't make them. You can only find them in publix (which is a store with other states food). My grandma from India would send us this all the time. So I can't wait to make those.

[@gerrythegamer631]

Yours looks super delicious!

[@emmacat04]

YES. Crunchies are the best!!!

[@gerardjones7881]

You can cut into squares with a large greased French knife. Wait until it's half set. You might have to cut it several times until it stops flowing back together. It's just a matter of catching it at the right moment.

[@evacharmedandbuffy]

in the UK, we call it honeycomb. its lush!

[@celticlull]

That is so cool! I like her version better and you don't have all the preservatives that the store bought candy has.

[@backyardbreeze112]

I LOVE Crunchy bars! They're hard to come by in the states.

[@Meowskivich]

pretty much like making seafoam honeycomb, only using corn syrup instead of honey (and some slight cooking differences). when I made some seafoam, I heated up some chocolate with a spoon of peanut butter to make it peanut butter flavored.

[@stormyyoung1]

my father loves this candy and thanks to you I can make it for him now

[@yoyomax12]

+stormyyoung1 :) !!

[@han5234]

I'm so excited to make this!

[@sherriwilliams6963]

Your version looks alot better. Richer in color as well.

[@hellieybelley]

We call it Cinder Toffee in north east england. Must get a sugar thermometer and make it. Want to make marshmallows as well. Yum

[@ashnkksmom2264]

This was one of my favorites as a kid.

[@malucken]

I tried this today with real honey, because here in Germany I can't find golden or cornsyrup (the only stuff I could get was sugarbeet syrup, but because of the really dark colour and taste, which I don't like, I chose honey ^^) yeah, getting to the point: It worked. the bicarb of soda reacted even tough I used real honey. The only thing that did not seem quite right was the bitter taste.. but I might have burned it a bit :P

[@sarahmckenzie847]

"Toffee sponge" is called hokey pokey where I live, I've made it before and it's delicious!

[@alyssamoreland828]

I made these and they are delicious! Only issue I had was that they were really sticky. Did I do something wrong?

[@stefaniemei6746]

Thanks for the great video! I followed your instructions to the best of my ability. My toffee expanded so large and so quickly that it overflowed over the edges of my 13x9 dish. Is this normal? Also, despite brushing the edges of my pot with cold water while boiling the mixture, it left black marks that took me quite a while to scrub off with a stainless steel pot cleaner. Do you have any tips for me to solve these issues? Thanks!

[@ethancastro1398]

My sponge toffee Turned out perfect