Recreating the chewy, nostalgic sweetness of 1950s honey caramels
In short: Step into a mid-century kitchen to master the art of candy-making. This video demonstrates how to follow a 1956 recipe from Ambrose Heath’s Honey Cookery, navigating vintage measurements to create a classic, buttery treat.
The process involves simmering a mixture of sugar, light corn syrup, honey, condensed milk, thick cream, milk, and butter over low heat. The key to success is reaching the soft ball stage, which occurs when the temperature hits 246°F (118°C). Once the heat is removed, vanilla essence is stirred in before the mixture is set in a greased pan.
Beyond the recipe, the video explores the eccentricities of mid-century culinary instructions, such as the inconsistent 'breakfast cupfuls' and 'teacupfuls' found in Heath's writing. While the final result is a sweet, chewy candy, the honey flavour is more subtle than one might anticipate.
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