Molasses Sponge Candy

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

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Welcome to the wonderful world of homemade sweets with this delectable Molasses Sponge Candy recipe! If you're a fan of crunchy, airy candies that practically dissolve in your mouth, you're in for a treat. This delightful confection is incredibly simple to make and perfect for those looking to impress their friends or indulge in a little self-care at home.

What makes this Molasses Sponge Candy truly special is not just its satisfying texture and rich flavor, but also its unique attributes: it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs. With just a handful of ingredients, this candy brings together the warm, deep notes of molasses and the sweetness of sugar, creating a rich flavor that will transport you back to childhood candy shops.

In only 25 minutes, you can whip up a generous batch of this sweet treat, perfect for snacking or serving as an eye-catching side dish at your next gathering. As you hit the perfect hard-crack stage, the bubbling soda will work its magic, creating a candy that's light and airy, yet surprisingly robust. Once cooled, you can break it into delightful pieces and store it to enjoy throughout the month—if it lasts that long! So roll up your sleeves, grab your candy thermometer, and let’s create some delicious memories with this irresistible homemade candy!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 0.5 cup mild 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