I absolutely LOVE this recipe! So ridiculously easy, it's silly! Especially during Covid, when I get a craving for something sweet, this is my go-to so I don't ever have to run out to the store. I live at a high altitude, and for me, I don't use a thermometer as it usually burns long before it gets to temperature, so I just go by colour. When it gets to be a nice orangy amber, that's when I add the soda. Works like a charm. Personally, I add just tidge of vanilla (about 1/8 tsp) just for the added flavour, but it's not really necessary.
I did a test batch of this (since the ingredients are very common and inexpensive) in anticipation of doing baked goodie tins for Christmas and it turned out well. I ran out of honey while mixing up an earlier recipe so I was forced to add 2 tbsp extra of corn syrup to substitute but I have since bought honey and fully intend to use it when I make the next batch for gifts. I used 1 tsp of baking soda but I am thinking of splitting the difference on the next batch. which will also be coated in chocolate. I also think I got it a second overdone but that is the exact reason I wanted to make a test batch. Candy is tricky and I wanted to have a little experience before I made things to give away to family. Great recipe and very easy. I don't usually watch the videos but I absolutely did for this just to make sure I got it right. I love Crunchie bars and was excited to try to make something similar at home with few ingredients.
I followed the recipe exactly as written. I found the video very helpful as I didn't quite know the stages of this candy. A candy thermometer is important as it took some time to reach 300F from a medium heat. This turned out just like John's photo. Quite attractive and very airy. It tastes good but just not my type of candy.
I just made it with Morena sugar and substituted more honey for the syrup. Delicious! Next time I will make a double batch.
I've made this several times. It comes out airy and crunchy. The only negative is that once you get past the initial crunchiness, it sticks to your teeth - didn't work out so great when I took it to an event with a lot of older folks without their own teeth.
Simple recipe clearly put. I used golden syrup (as per recipe suggestion) and farmer's market honey the kinda stuff that comes in a twist-top Ball jar you get when going apple picking. I used a scant teaspoon of baking soda I'd wager it came out to 1.25tsp? The flavor for me was spot on: a light cooked honey taste reminiscent of the crusty bits of a honey cake. I will make this again and will maybe experiment with other flavors.
I didn't have a candy thermometer so I eyeballed it using the video provided! So grateful for this recipe
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