Homemade Sponge Candy
Homemade Sponge Candy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Combine the granulated sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Do not stir the mixture. Instead, gently swirl the bowl to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Microwave the mixture on high power for 3 minutes, or until it turns an amber color. Be extremely careful, as the mixture will be very hot.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot, amber sugar mixture into a bowl lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Immediately add the baking soda to the center of the hot mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir the mixture quickly. The candy will rapidly expand, becoming porous and foamy.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Sponge Candy
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Combine the granulated sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Do not stir the mixture. Instead, gently swirl the bowl to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Microwave the mixture on high power for 3 minutes, or until it turns an amber color. Be extremely careful, as the mixture will be very hot.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot, amber sugar mixture into a bowl lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Immediately add the baking soda to the center of the hot mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir the mixture quickly. The candy will rapidly expand, becoming porous and foamy.
⏱️ 1 min