Molasses Sponge Candy

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Molasses Sponge Candy
45 min.
1
1947kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful treat that’s both unique and satisfying: Molasses Sponge Candy! This vegetarian and gluten-free confection is a perfect side dish for any gathering or a special snack to enjoy on your own. With its rich, deep flavor from the mild molasses and the satisfying crunch that comes from the hard-crack stage of candy making, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch of this airy, bubbly candy that melts in your mouth. The process of making sponge candy is not only rewarding but also a fun way to explore the art of candy making. As you watch the syrup bubble and transform, you’ll be captivated by the science behind it all. The combination of sugar, water, and butter creates a luscious base, while the addition of baking soda gives it that signature sponge-like texture.

Once cooled, this candy can be broken into pieces and stored for up to a month, making it a great option for holiday gifts or a sweet treat to have on hand. Whether you’re a seasoned candy maker or trying your hand at it for the first time, Molasses Sponge Candy is a delightful adventure in flavor and texture that you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • wax paper
  • pastry brush
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Line bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with foil, then butter foil.
  2. Bring sugar, water, butter, and cream of tartar to a boil in a deep 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil without stirring until syrup registers 265°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add molasses (don't stir) and continue to boil undisturbed until syrup registers 295°F (hard-crack stage), 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from heat and sift baking soda over syrup, then whisk to incorporate. (Use caution: mixture will bubble vigorously.)
  5. Immediately pour syrup into lined baking pan and cool completely. Lift candy in foil from pan, then discard foil and break candy into pieces.
  6. Candy keeps, layered between wax paper in an airtight container, 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1947kcal
Protein0.07%
Fat15.69%
Carbs84.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
114.09
Glycemic Load
264.81
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.146086789101%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1946.72kcal
97.34%
Fat:35.19g
54.15%
Saturated Fat:21.6g
135.03%
Carbohydrates:425.16g
141.72%
Net Carbohydrates:425.15g
154.6%
Sugar:425.29g
472.55%
Cholesterol:90.3mg
30.1%
Sodium:2810.3mg
122.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.36g
0.71%
Manganese:2.59mg
129.66%
Magnesium:409.41mg
102.35%
Potassium:2599.93mg
74.28%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.51%
Selenium:32.23µg
46.05%
Iron:8.14mg
45.22%
Copper:0.86mg
43.12%
Calcium:360.93mg
36.09%
Vitamin A:1049.58IU
20.99%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.01%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.92%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.5%
Phosphorus:62.35mg
6.24%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.75%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.39%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.2%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin K:2.94µg
2.8%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious