Bonfire Toffee

Yield: 500g bonfire toffee

Bonfire Toffee

Bonfire Toffee

Authentic tasting bonfire toffee. Rich and deep molasses taste from both the sugar and the black treacle. The perfect treat for enjoying around the bonfire.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 450g (2 cups) dark brown sugar
  • 125ml (½ cup) boiling water
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • 115g (approx. 5.5 tbsp) black treacle (molasses)
  • 115g (approx. 5.5 tbsp) golden syrup (light corn syrup), see notes

Instructions

  1. Line the base and sides of an A4 sized tin with non-stick parchment paper, and thoroughly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Put the sugar and boiling water in a heavy bottomed large pan and heat gently until the sugar is dissolved, do not stir the mixture at any point instead tilt the pan if you need to move it around.
  3. Weigh out your remaining ingredients, if you put them in a really well-greased jug they will be much easier to pour out. Once the sugar has dissolved add all the ingredients and pop the sugar thermometer in, you can use the thermometer to give it a quick swirl but try not to mix it too much.
  4. Bring to the boil and boil until you reach soft crack on your thermometer (270°F/140°C) This may take up to 30 minutes, be patient and do not leave the pan unattended as it can change quickly. As soon as it reaches the temp, tip it into your tin and leave it to cool.
  5. Once cool remove it from the tin a break up with a toffee hammer or rolling pin. Store in an airtight tin or wrap up in boxes or cellophane bags to give as a gift.

Notes

  • Black treacle is very similar to liquid Molasses in the U.S. and can be substituted with molasses. However, for an authentic recipe, golden syrup should be used and not light corn syrup. Golden syrup can now be found in most US supermarkets [or so I hear].
  • TIP: To easily clean your pan and thermometer after use, fill with hot water and bring to a boil. This will melt any remaining residue making it easy to clean after.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

50

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 41Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 0g

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28 Comments on “Bonfire Toffee”

  1. Laura November 3, 2012 @11:11 pm Reply

    In my high school we read Tess of the d'Ubervilles (spelling? can no longer remember), in which Guy Fawkes Day plays a prominent role. I remember it every Nov. 5 as a result lol! This candy is intriguing... I am not a huge molasses fan but I would like to try it.

  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) November 4, 2012 @1:17 am Reply

    My boyfriend is obsessed with V for Vendetta so I am familiar with the 5th :P

    This toffee looks deeelicious! I've never seen it before and I am very intrigued :)

  3. rebecca November 4, 2012 @1:58 pm Reply

    great post I miss the UK this time of year

  4. Choc Chip Uru November 4, 2012 @7:11 pm Reply

    What an incredible way to celebrate guy Fawkes day my friend, your toffee looks mouthwatering :)

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  5. Choc Chip Uru November 4, 2012 @7:11 pm Reply

    What an incredible way to celebrate guy Fawkes day my friend, your toffee looks mouthwatering :)

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  6. The Partiologist November 5, 2012 @12:07 am Reply

    I've not heard of bon fire night - but with a recipe as good as this, I will for sure be celebrating! I love that you have the recipe conversion for me! I love hard candy and this is one I've not tired, thanks for the recipe!

  7. The Partiologist November 5, 2012 @12:07 am Reply

    I've not heard of bon fire night - but with a recipe as good as this, I will for sure be celebrating! I love that you have the recipe conversion for me! I love hard candy and this is one I've not tired, thanks for the recipe!

  8. Terra November 5, 2012 @12:23 am Reply

    I feel my teeth screaming just looking that delicious toffee!!! I love how fun it looks, and the flavors are so unique:-) Yum, Hugs, Terra

  9. Terra November 5, 2012 @12:23 am Reply

    I feel my teeth screaming just looking that delicious toffee!!! I love how fun it looks, and the flavors are so unique:-) Yum, Hugs, Terra

  10. alison November 6, 2012 @1:33 am Reply

    No black treacle or golden syrup here in the US
    (brit in the US)

  11. alison November 6, 2012 @1:33 am Reply

    No black treacle or golden syrup here in the US
    (brit in the US)

  12. Crystelle November 7, 2012 @7:47 pm Reply

    I'm so glad you shared this! I didn't know the story, not had I heard of the toffee.... And you photo's are fab!

    thanks x
    Crystelle

  13. Crystelle November 7, 2012 @7:47 pm Reply

    I'm so glad you shared this! I didn't know the story, not had I heard of the toffee.... And you photo's are fab!

    thanks x
    Crystelle

  14. Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook November 8, 2012 @9:11 pm Reply

    This looks dark & rich in the best possible way. I've never heard of Bonfire Night, so thanks for a little history lesson :)

  15. Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook November 8, 2012 @9:11 pm Reply

    This looks dark & rich in the best possible way. I've never heard of Bonfire Night, so thanks for a little history lesson :)

  16. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker November 9, 2012 @3:32 am Reply

    This sounds very interesting. I had never heard of this...
    The photos are wonderful, by the way.

  17. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker November 9, 2012 @3:32 am Reply

    This sounds very interesting. I had never heard of this...
    The photos are wonderful, by the way.

  18. Aimee @ ShugarySweets November 9, 2012 @7:16 pm Reply

    I have never seen or heard of this, but I am totally intrigued!

  19. Aimee @ ShugarySweets November 9, 2012 @7:16 pm Reply

    I have never seen or heard of this, but I am totally intrigued!

  20. Six Sisters November 11, 2012 @10:38 pm Reply

    This Bonfire Toffee looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe on our Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We are so glad you dropped by and hope you'll be back with more great recipes. -The Six Sisters

  21. Six Sisters November 11, 2012 @10:38 pm Reply

    This Bonfire Toffee looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe on our Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We are so glad you dropped by and hope you'll be back with more great recipes. -The Six Sisters

  22. anyonita March 10, 2013 @5:07 pm Reply

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  23. anyonita March 10, 2013 @5:07 pm Reply

    Hello! I love your blog & have added you to my beautiful blog roll & used one of your photos from this post. Here's a link to it my blog roll. I hope you don't mind being added in! http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page.html
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  24. maisie browne November 4, 2015 @11:22 pm Reply

    Hi, how long does it take for the bonfire toffee to set?

    1. Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking November 17, 2015 @6:19 pm Reply

      Hi Maisie, I'm sorry my reply is so late - I have taken a hiatus from the site for personal reasons.

      I can't remember the actual time the toffee took to set as it was made quite some time ago now. But it shouldn't be any more than a couple of hours. I usually make all my sweet treats in the evening anyway and allow to set overnight so if time is a problem, you could always do that. :)

      I hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by.

  25. Tracey March 19, 2018 @7:14 pm Reply

    My mom used to make this for me as a kid and I loved it. I might try my hand at it here in the US.

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