Bonfire Toffee
Bonfire Toffee, or Treacle Toffee is a great addition to a Halloween or Bonfire Night party. Easy to make, this recipe is the sticky and chewy variety: the perfect treat on a cold Autumn night
Ingredients
Makes about 20 toffees
- 75g golden syrup
- 75g black treacle
- 50g Bonne Maman Bitter Orange Marmalade
- 125g light soft brown sugar
- 75g butter
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
Method
- Line a shallow baking tray with non-stick baking parchment.
- Measure all the ingredients into a deep, heavy based pan and place over a gentle heat. Stir until the butter has melted and the sugars dissolved.
- Turn up the heat slightly and bring to the boil. Bubble until the mixture reaches 140ºC on a sugar thermometer then pour into the lined tray.
- Wait until the toffee is cool enough to handle then cut into even pieces with scissors. Roll each piece of toffee into a ball or fat log shape and wrap in waxed paper. Store in an airtight jar.
Cooks Tip
The toffee will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Sugar thermometers make toffee and caramel recipes quick and easy. They’re not expensive and ensure a perfect result every time.
Recipe courtesy of Bonne Maman. For more ideas visit their website at www.bonnemaman.co.uk/recipes