Honey Comb Candy

 

I got really into candy making a few months back. Out of all the recipes I tried, my favorite recipe to make was honey comb. Its looks really impressive but it is super simple to make. You can make it plain or dip it into melted chocolate. I have also added chopped nuts to create a honey comb nut brittle (although if you add nuts you do deflate the honey comb a bit). Anyway you make it, it is a real crowd pleaser. At least my work friends think so. I found this particular recipe while searching through Pinterest. The only addition I made was a pinch of salt. You can find the recipe here. 

Ingredients: 

1 Cup White Granulated Sugar 

1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup 

2 Tablespoon Honey 

1/2 Cup Water 

2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 

Pinch of coarse salt (optional)

Preparation: Line and 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper In a large pot on the stove top, over medium-high heat, add the sugar in an even layer to the bottom of the pan. Pour the corn syrup and honey over the sugar and then pour the water to moisten all the sugar. Do not Stir! Cook mixture until the temperature reaches 300-degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Remove the pot from the stove and whisk in the baking soda for a few seconds, until mixture stops foaming up. Pour mixture immediately into prepared pan. Let honeycomb set for at least an hour, or until completely hardened, before breaking into pieces (I used my hands). Option: Coat honeycomb candy in chocolate. Store candy in an airtight container. Candy stays fresh and crunchy for 3-4 days.

Honey Butter Blondies

 

In keeping with the Honey theme, I made these Honey Butter Blondies using Orange Blossom Honey.  This makes the most delicious, light and creamy batter.  I could've eaten the batter by the spoonful.  These blondies are cakier and not as moist/dense and I wanted but still really delicious.  I might try making these again and cutting out a half cup of flour or omitting the baking soda to see if I get the consistency that I wanted.  I'll update if I do.

 

Ingredients:

 

1 stick Butter (or margarine), softened

1/2 cup Honey

1/4 cup Sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 

Preparation:

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 8x8 baking pan generously with non-stick cookng spray.  In a large bowl cream together softened butter, honey and sugar until light and creamy.  Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined.  Add in baking soda, salt and baking powder and mix to combine.  Last add in flour and mix until incorporated and batter is light and fluffy.  Spread batter evenly in geased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.  Let cool completely before cutting.