How to Make Cinder Toffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cinder toffee, also known as honeycomb or sponge toffee, is a crunchy and sweet confection that is loved by children and adults alike. This delicious treat is made from just a few simple ingredients, but it has a unique texture and flavor that make it truly irresistible. Whether you have a sweet tooth or just want to try something new, making cinder toffee at home is a fun and rewarding experience.

The key to making perfect cinder toffee is the combination of heat, sugar, and a raisin...

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Ingredients

  • butter, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup golden syrup
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Grease a rimmed 8x12-inch baking pan and line bottom and sides with parchment paper, making sure the parchment sides reach at least 2 inches above the sides of the baking sheet. Grease parchment with butter.
  • Combine sugar, golden syrup, water, and vanilla extract in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, but do not stir. Heat to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, about 10 minutes. Brush the sides of the pan with a clean pastry brush dipped in water if any sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and carefully add baking soda; stir quickly until foaming subsides and mixture turns golden. Pour into the prepared baking pan immediately. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size chunks to serve.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Potassium: 2mg