Honeycomb with Chocolate and Sea Salt
- Peter Sidwell
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
Honeycomb with Chocolate and Sea Salt
Once you’ve made homemade honeycomb, you’ll never want the shop-bought kind again.This recipe transforms a simple caramel base into golden, crunchy honeycomb with a drizzle of dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt — the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.Crisp, glossy, and completely addictive, it’s ideal for gifting or serving with ice cream, coffee, or on top of your favourite desserts.
Timings
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus resting time)
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
200g caster sugar
5 tbsp golden syrup
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
1 tbsp sea salt flakes
Method
Prepare the tin
Line a 20cm square brownie tin with parchment paper or silicone.This will make it easy to lift out the honeycomb once set.
Make the caramel base
Add the sugar and golden syrup to a deep saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has melted completely.Keep the heat low — don’t allow it to bubble until all sugar grains are dissolved.Once smooth, raise the heat slightly and simmer until the mixture turns a rich golden amber colour.
Create the honeycomb
Quickly remove from the heat, add the bicarbonate of soda, and stir with a wooden spoon until it disappears and the mixture foams up.Immediately pour into the lined tin — it will continue to bubble as it sets.Leave to cool and harden for 1–1½ hours.
Add the chocolate and sea salt
Once fully set, remove from the tin and break into rustic chunks by tapping against the worktop.Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over the top, then sprinkle with sea salt flakes while the chocolate is still runny.Allow to set before serving or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Try dipping individual chunks in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent treat.
This honeycomb makes a great topping for ice cream, cakes, or desserts.
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