Old Fashioned Sponge Candy - Old Fashioned - Southern Style Cooking
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- "Old-Fashioned Sponge Candy" is a classic Southern-style dessert that's perfect for those who love traditional cooking.
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SPONGE CANDY (Future Cookbook Recipe)
1 CUP SUGAR
1 CUP DARK CORN SYRUP
1 TBSP. VINEGAR
1 TBSP. BAKING SODA
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Yes, I have had sponge candy many times. I live in western NY and it's available at 2 chocolate shoppe's in my town. I always buy several packages and send them out to relatives and friends for Christmas. I might try to make it myself using your recipe...it would be cheaper. :)
Mike's on Clinton st, Kaisertown Buffalo.
My Mom dipped it in melted Butterscotch or Chocolate & called it Honeycomb
Was just going to suggest dipping it In chocolate. I like the dark chocolate for this candy
I'm from western NY and it's been a staple there for 100+ years!! My Mom still makes it around Christmas dipped in chocolate...so good!! ❤️
Mmm that sounds good.
That's what a Cadbury Crunchie is and the reason I got into making honeycomb candy. Old fashioned puff candy is the name my home state of Massachusetts gave it. Alot of different regions, countries and states have variations with little tweaks to the recipe, all just as tasty as the one before with a different name.
Edit Cadbury Crunchie's are from Ireland. I buy mine at a convenience store in Charlestown, Boston, MA
Could it be put in silicone molds instead? I’m thinking it would be easier to get out because the silicone allows you to push it out since it’s not rigid….also it would form it so you don’t have to break it and have irregular chunks…so just wondering if you ever tried silicone molds?
I thought this was only an Up North thing…but we make it crunchy and it melts in your mouth. We dip the candy in dark chocolate and it’s called Angel Food Candy.
Same here I have never heard of it being chewy or sticky. But the consistency it's always been when I had it was kind of like floral foam like so airy and not at all hard or sticky like hard candy more like dried bread crumbs..., crumby and should be texture wise nothing like butterfinger or hard nor sticky.
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granny used to call this "seafoam candy". DELICIOUS
Seafoam isn't chewy though.
It’s huge here in western NY! Love this stuff! We did ours in chocolate !!
Thanks! I wanted to buy some of this for my daughter for her birthday, because it's her favorite candy and my favorite candy too. But I couldn't find it here in Omaha. I never even thought about making it but now I'm going to!❤
My ultimate favorite covered with milk,dark or orange chocolate!!
Dipped in chocolate and called Seafoam Candy, my favorite!❤
Used to love it as a kid a huge chunk for 25cents. Now WHEN you CAN find it... it's a small piece for a few dollars!!!
whole foods has it can get an oz or two for a few dollars. There also an australian candy called "violet crumble" that is honeycomb dipped in chocolate. Oh good lord it's the best! can get it for 3-4$, a whole bag, at most specialty stores. I get mine at Bristol Farms.
@@jeeess9979 honeycomb dipped in chocolate can be bought in all convenience and grocery stores... it's called "CRUNCHIE" LESS THAN 2$ at least HERE In CANADA AKA (CHINADA)
I'm from WNY, now you dip it in chocolate 🍫
Yep! We get it in Buffalo. She does need to dip it in chocolate! I like the milk better than the dark but both are yummy! 😋
its also a bfd in Australia. One of their most popular candies is "violet crumble" oh goodness its the best
whole foods and honeycomb in chocolate in wholesale too!
That is the exact recipe my sister uses here in Western NY ( I’m from Buffalo). She had it down to a science. But it shouldn’t be sticky or stick to your teeth. It should be very airy with a crunch and basically melt in your mouth. Someone mentioned the texture of being like “floral foam” and I would say that’s an accurate analogy. All of our local candy shops sell it. It’s generally only made in the cold months ( has to do with humidity, I think) ands it’s ALWAYS cut in squares and dipped in chocolate. I tried it years ago with her when she first got the recipe and ours would puff up and then slightly collapse giving us a harder, stickier consistency, more like what you made. After multiple tries I gave up. She made it the next Xmas with the person who gave her the recipe and she learned the little tricks of the trade from her, or whatever to get it just right because she’s been nailing it for the last 20 yrs. It delicious! Good try and as long as you enjoy it that’s all that matters!
Can you ask her what the tricks of the trade are and add it in a reply? I want to avoid the sticky also so it's hard and melts in your mouth! ☺️
Ya, I thought you were gonna tell us the tips and tricks too... 😊
This kind of reminds me of candy I had some years ago that we called sea foam.
Seafoam isn't chewy. I make homemade seafoam and it doesn't call for vinegar.
@@Dh-rp7gg oh, okay 👍
@@Dh-rp7gg my moms sea foam candy was made using egg whites. It was so good!
@@littlehousehappyhome1504Eggs whites?? How do you add that?
I assume whipped up like meringue, although I don't know-how 😊you add it...
We used to call it sponge toffee. And we used to get in Montréal Quebec Canada. It was much higher and it had more bubbles in it. You could get it in block format like a pound of butter. It was my favorite growing up and still is. It is famous all over Canada!!!!!
Heard it called honeycomb candy 😊
Reminds me of Peanut Brittle without the Peanuts. Used white Karo when making it and poured it out thinner.
That’s how I make my peanut brittle too.. It’s not so hard it breaks your teeth.
I’ve had this, but it was light and crispy and melted in your mouth
I wonder if this is the same as molasses candy? I got some of that at See's, and it was delicious.
Yes we've had sponge candy...We knew it as Fairy Food.
Yummy in RSA we call honey comb crunchy
It still foams up without vinegar. Some people use vanilla instead. All very delicious.
Never heard of this candy. Thank you for sharing Tammy and Chris have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏
We call that hokey pokey.
It also gets sold in shops smothered in chocolate and it's called Crunchie 😋😋😋
If y'all are looking for the crunchy version of this. Look up a honeycomb candy recipe or seafoam recipe.
this type of candy does NOT need vinegar. the reaction happens between the baking soda and the sugar mixture. it does not need any vinegar for the reaction to take place.
do you make this candy yourself? I am sure some peoples recipes are different. I was going by a recipe.
Looks like honeycomb candy. Dip it in melted chocolate when it's cold and you have a Cadbury Crunchy
Hi Tammy & Chris! Gosh! I've not had this candy since I don't remember when! Truly a vintage recipe that both my grandmothers used to make. The hard part was waiting for the candy to cool! This will be a real treat for my crew. Will pick up the dark corn syrup tomorrow and give this a try! Thanks for the demo and for another video, y'all! 🌞
Yes, first time when we moved to Conneaut Lake , PA near Erie. I think I would line my pan with parchment paper.
I have seen that candy before and I really enjoy seeing it foam up when you stir in the vinegar & soda. Chemistry!
I put salt, baking soda and pour vinegar in my garbage disposal side of my sink. Foams like crazy and cleans it out! Chemistry!
I woke up and decided to put my nonstick to the Test Today 😂
This is an old Newengland favorite. I like it plain but some like it dipped in chocolate.
This brings back memories for when I was a teenager in the 60's. It was called Honeycomb. We used to go to the candy counter at Woolworth's and buy it by the chunk and it had been dipped in chocolate. If you have any of your cloud candy left, dip some in chocolate. It is so delicious that way.
You would have more bubbles if you put baking soda and stir till mixed but no more. You pop bubbles when you keep stiring.
I grew up in Chicago in the 40’s and 50’s. It was sold in rectangular blocks about the size of a small brick wrapped in cellophane. It was very light and never chewy or sticky. My mother would cut small chunks off with a sharp knife and the pieces would dissolve as soon as I put them in my mouth. I tried making it about 25 years ago, and it was pretty good, but never quite as good as the sponge candy we had in Chicago.
Its my favorite candy of all times only fleetfarm carries it, just bought a bag yesterday, ...I use to make it homeade too. Angelfood candy its called also, its dipped in chocolate dark or milk I like milk.
But it's not chewy
The problem with the Fleet Farm seafoam candy is that they cost it in chocolate "flavor" instead of real chocolate. It used to be real chocolate but that changed many years ago. Many are like that now. I always check the label on any I see sold to verify before I buy it. When it's coated in chocolate flavor it spoils it for me!
Yes I have we call it honey comb here in Australia…
Can you make it with light syrup if you wish to do so….
This is the only way I have made it so I am not sure
Top tip for cleaning out candy pans - fill the pan with water and put it back on the heat. As the water boils, it will dissolve the hardened sugar/candy and make cleaning the pan a breeze. So much easier!
We call this honeycomb in the UK (or I've also heard it called cinder toffee). We have a chocolate bar made by Cadbury's that is this covered in milk chocolate and it's delicious! It's called a Crunchie.
Watching your video I realized that I did not have a piece of sponge candy during the holidays, first time ever. I love sponge candy.
Great Candy honeycome recipe Thank you
I love this so much Tammy. Always wanted this recipe. You must try to find an Australian candy bar called VIOLET CRUMBLE. It's what you made, but with violet flavoring in the candy & covered in chocolate. So good. In a purple wrapper. Melts in your mouth. 🥰 Thank you.
omg this is the BEST CANDY EVER! Violet crumble! I can get it for 3.99 a bag on sale where i live sometimes!!! OMG! its my FAVORITE!
theres an australian candy like this and its covered in chocolate.. omg its the best candy in the world. very crunchy but oh goodness is there a lot of sugar in it. You read my mind. I was gonna make this today and cover it in chocolate at home! Im gonna try with just the sugar, coconut oil, and butter. I can't do the corn syrup unforunately.
I just bought a big bag of this, but now that I have a recipe, I'll have to try this!
Can I ask where you buy it from?
was it Violet crumble?
@@monicasturm1955 I'm in Canada. It is common here.
@@guestguest2030 I'm in Canada too but can't find it anywhere
@@monicasturm1955Do you have a Bulk Barn in your area? I buy it there, plus at a local store called Remark Farms. Sobey's sometimes has it, as does Walmart at times. Our local hospitals also sell it in their auxiliary gift shops. It's just called sponge taffy and often comes in bags. Also, Old Tyme Kettle Kitchen sells it online. That's where my latest purchase comes from, although I got mine in a store. If you're anywhere near the Waterloo area, St. Jacob's Outlet mall houses them in unit 1.
I will be trying this. I’ve never seen this candy before. Mmmm
Yum!! I so wish I could have this. I LOVE candy!!!
I'VE NEVER HAD THAT. I BET IT IS DELICIOUS 😋 LOVE YALL ❤
My family always called this honeycomb.
I haven't had this. Looks great
Looks OK, but you should've cooked it another minute.
It's not quite dark enough to have to full flavour
I’m very familiar with honeycomb candy. I’m more interested in what you are cooking at the end of the vlog. What’s for dinner?
I dearly love sponge candy! I especially love it covered in chocolate!
My favorite homemade toffee
SPONGE TOFFEE is what we call it in Canada. 🇨🇦 I love it dipped in chocolate.
I've never seen a honeycomb/sponge candy recipe with vinegar in it. I've made it before with just the baking soda but I could definitely try it with the vinegar if you'd think it would make it taste better.
My mom called that stringing "spinning a hair"
Delicious candy! Can usually only find in stores at Christmas here in the mid west. Will be trying this recipe fore dure!
I make this candy every year for the Holidays, I coat mine in dark chocolate after I break it up. This candy , should literally MELT in your mouth. It is not a hard candy, its a crunchy candy that should dissolve and should NOT stick to your teeth. Order some online and compare the textures. Many candy companies make this candy.
Oh I'm so happy you made this tammy. I have been talking to people lately about the sponge toffee as we called it..and can't find it anywhere.
Thank you for sharing this great video🙂❤️👍
I'm with Chris.....never heard of it.
This is how I make my peanut brittle… Much easier to chew than other peanut brittle candy. ❤We made volcanoes for the kids in head start using vinegar and baking soda. ♥️♥️My brittle recipe has vinegar.Seal it up tight in a bowl…
Sounds good. I haven't heard of this before. Would love to have some.
Yes I have had this!! I used to get this a Merb's Candies in St. Louis, Mo.
Thank you Miss Tammy!
Love this candy, but I've never seen it made. Chocolate makes it heavenly.
OMG.... Thank you this is awesome 😎
I’ve never had sponge candy or heard of it. I will have to try this 😊
We call this angel food candy and dip it in chocolate
Hi from Newfoundland, Canada. We have a chocolate bar from Cadbury that’s called “crunchie” covered in milk chocolate, and on the wrapper it says sponge toffee.
Reminds me of foaming sorghum
Yes
We call this honeycomb or hokey pokey here in Scotland it's eaten on it's own or covered in milk chocolate keep up yer guid work thanks.
I wonder if it depends on which part of the south you're from because in Louisiana and even in oklahoma, we call it honeycomb candy. Still so dang good
Oh Tammy I Love sponge candy love it , it's been a long time since I had any my sister would send it to me in k.c,mô from New York state she lived there, and I think oh how I would love some sponge candy, oh well could of would of , that's life it's all good , Tammy I just love your new kitchen it's just Beautiful girl !! I was watching a video of yours with the chenken legs it was funny when you put them in the oven and it was cooking sooo fast , yes your sponge candy looks soooo good !!for sure it's great well you guys have a great weekend and take care bless you both, 🙏😇✝️❣️ Àmen 13:56
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I'm wondering what can I use besides corn syrup
Honey
coconut oil
Maple syrup or molasses
Kinda like peanut brittle love bit of honey
Looks delicious 😍 so it’s similar to honeycomb?
What a beautiful beautiful candy I am going to try to make some for my grandkids thank you so much for sharing. 😋😋
I’m 71 years old and I’ve never had sponge candy. I’m dental challenged so I might have to pass on this one. Looks delicious for those that can chew it.
Just hold it in your mouth....it melts on your tongue. Momma used maple syrup or molasses without added sugar.
Can honey be used in place of white sugar?
You can use honey for the corn syrup. Not sure if you'll get the same reaction if using 2 liquid sugars such as corn syrup and honey. Try honey and monk fruit sugar instead.
I use coconut oil and turbinado sugar and it comes out darker and more butterscotch like
I am not sure
@@Dh-rp7gg boil lower for a longer time without the added sugar.
Is this what I remember as Seafoam at the candy shop? My brothers favorite..would love to make for him of it is!🤗
This is very close to seafoam but it's not. Seafoam isn't chewy. Look up a honeycomb candy recipe instead. I found one online a few years ago and there's NO vinegar in it. I think that's what made hers chewy.
@@Dh-rp7gg Thank you so much for response! 😊
We LOVE chocolate covered sponge candy, thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!
And, hi to you from moderate 54° Indy!
Omg I would break all my teeth 🦷. ❤️❤️❤️
No its not to hard.
It melts in your mouth
We call it Sea foam and it's covered in chocolate. It's expensive to buy now. I prefer to make my own but I don't use vinegar. Mines not chewy so maybe it's the vinegar that does that?
So it is similar to sea foam but you don't use vinegar.
try Violet Crumble! its cheaper!
Christmas gifts
Was wondering the same, Dawn
I would love a small piece but it would put me over and out, lol
Dip in chocolate, Seafoam candy.
Lol. To Chris,, lol. His response just sent me into a giggle frenzy,, oh. Oh. Lol. Lol. It stuck to his teeth,,, oh. Oh. Lol lol😅
I never heard of it
My granny used to make this for us..... that was some 45 years ago ❤
Honeycomb candy the best! You need to melt some chocolate chips with a little coconut oil and dip it Tammy! It's even better. 😉
I loved watching your video Tammy of the sponge candy I never knew that they called it many different names like honeycomb or Hokey Pokey even but up here in Michigan we call it seafoam and it's covered in chocolate it's a very good Christmas gift. It was something that I look forward to when I was little
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I love sponge candy. It came from Buffalo.
I have never made it but bought it ready made. It was covered in chocolate. I love your apron. Did you make it! I enjoy your videos!
They commercially make this at Christmas time with a milk chocolate coating (Dipped) and call it Angel Food. Bought some in bags or sometimes in tins, and also made it. It's Good candy.
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I make this but coat it with chocolate. It's yummy!
See’s used to make one like this coated in chocolate! I always bought it.
This was always a treat to look forward to around Christmas time.
When I was young my Great Aunt was a farmers wife n Nine-O-Clock coffee used to be a home delivered service, along with other essentials Angel Food candy was one of them dipped in chocolate, you couldn't buy it anywhere else. I always wondered how it was made. It was thicker than your version so I will have to play with it. My siblings will just be, aw struck. I don't think I can wait til Xmas though😋
Very cool!
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