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Honeycomb with Golden Syrup

Honeycomb with Golden Syrup is a light, brittle toffee with a toasty caramel flavor and a playful, airy crunch. Made from just sugar, golden syrup, and baking soda, it sets into golden shards perfect for nibbling, gifting, or crumbling over ice cream. Serve as a nostalgic treat after dinner or alongside coffee.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyEasy
Honeycomb with Golden Syrup
  1. 1

    Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.

  2. 2

    Fill a bowl with cold water.

  3. 3

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar and golden syrup to a boil.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat and simmer until a small amount of syrup dropped into the water becomes brittle, 10 to 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Take the pan off the heat and carefully add the baking soda; stir rapidly until the foaming settles and the mixture turns golden.

  6. 6

    Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.

  7. 7

    Let it cool until set, about 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Break into bite-size pieces to serve.