Making Candy From Honey

Get ready to have your taste buds dancing with joy! We’re diving into the sweet world of homemade honey candy. Yes, you heard it right! Only three ingredients stand between you and a delightful candy experience that’ll make your inner child squeal with delight. Let’s buzz into this sweet adventure!

Feast Your Eyes!

Before we get to the sticky business of making candy, check out this delightfully sweet image of our star player!

Ingredients for a Sweet Symphony

Alright, here’s what you’ll need to create your very own honey candy:

1 cup of honey
1/4 cup of butter
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Let’s Get Cooking!

Now that we’ve gathered our ingredients, it’s time to put on our chef hats and get cooking! Follow these simple steps to create your candy masterpiece:

First things first, grab a medium-sized saucepan and add the honey and butter. Turn the heat to medium-low.
Stir the mixture continuously until the butter is completely melted and incorporated into the honey. It should look like a dreamy golden concoction!
Now, let it bubble gently. You want to bring it to a soft ball stage. That means, if you drop a little into cold water, it should form a soft ball. Don’t rush this - patience is key! It’s about 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer if you’ve got one!
Once you’ve reached that soft ball stage, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The aroma will be fabulous! (Try not to inhale too much; we don’t want any sneezing fits!)
Now, grab a baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Pour the luscious candy mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
Let it cool completely! This part can be tough, but trust me, the wait will be worth it.
Once cooled, you can cut it into fun shapes or bite-sized pieces. Feel free to share (if you must), but I won’t judge if you decide to hoard it all for yourself!

And there you have it! Homemade honey candy that’s sure to tickle your taste buds and bring a huge smile to your face. Whether it’s for sharing or for sneaking out on a quiet night with your Netflix series, this candy is bound to make every moment a little sweeter!