This is a question for anyone who is on Island...
I am trying to follow a recipe from Bill Granger the Jamie Oliver of Australia...and it calls for a honeycomb bar. What is that? The recipe says one can substitute Cadbury's Crunchie bar...still have no clue. Are these candy? Are they available in SXM, if so where?

Thanks to all who can give me some information.

Hey!

That would be your VIOLET CRUMBLE, a popular OZ confection. Just Google it.

Denis

Yes,Denis you are 100% correct, where does one find that? Is it available on Island? I could bring it from the States, but where does one find it? Is it a regional candy?

Hey!

Sorry, never have seen it on Island...best to order online.

Denis

'Product Description:
An Aussie classic! Honeycomb candy bars (Violet Crumble) go all the way back to 1913 and are a source of pride for any self-respecting Australian with a sweet tooth. Old-fashioned but still very popular!

Violet Crumble imported from Australia.'

I've never heard of it.....


Contessa

Don't fret Contessa, another site says it tastes like styrofoam

Haven't found anyone who can verify. nor have I been able to locate a store that sells them to decide for myself.

Well I can say that honey comb does not taste like styrofoam. You can make it very easy just search the net for the recipe. My mothers great uncle passed the recipe down and my family has been making it for christmas for over 35years and probably more. If you decide to make it read and reread the instructions carefully so you dont over cook it. Tip use an electric knife to cut it up into smaller pieces and make sure to dip it in chocolate especially if you live in a wet or humid climate. Good luck! It is really yummy

FYI - Cadbury's Crunchie bars are readily available in all Le Grand Marches at the display opposite the check out counters, along with other individual bars of candy.

This is it, it's called Honeycomb candy or Hokey Pokey, sometimes it's dipped in chocolate othertimes it's just plain, the bill granger recipe uses plain if it's for the honeycomb butter.

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Honeycomb Candy (Hokey Pokey)
Nigella Lawson Recipe #319970
From Nigella Lawson's "Nigella Express" episode "On The Run". Makes a great hostess gift. by DrGaellon

25 min |

SERVES 8
1/2 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons golden syrup or dark corn syrup
1/2 tablespoon baking soda

Stir sugar and syrup together in a cold pan. Put over medium-high heat; from this point, do NOT stir, but only swirl the pan. Cook until golden and thick, and bubbles are beginning to mount.
Turn off heat and add baking soda. Whisk vigorously. Pour onto a silicone liner (Silpat) and let stand 15 minutes. Smash into large pieces.

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My mother in law is from Wales in the UK, and goes nuts over this stuff, I give her Golden Syrup as a xmas gift so she can make it, it reminds her of her childhood in the UK.

Sounds like peanut brittle without the peanuts!