* My mom requested that I make her a batch of this candy for Mother's Day. I decided to make it a few days early and it was a warm and humid day outside. The candy did not turn out with the correct texture.
Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Sea Foam Candy
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
4 tsp baking soda
2 cups safe chocolate chips
Place the sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and whisk until the mixture almost comes to a boil. Boil, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove the saucepan from heat then immediately add the baking soda. Whisk quickly and thoroughly then pour into a foil lined 9x13 baking dish. Do not spread the mixture, just let it fall into the pan as evenly as possible. Cool completely then remove the candy from the dish and peel off the foil. Break the candy into pieces. Melt the chocolate chips. Coat the candy pieces in the melted chocolate then place them on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set. Transfer the candy to a bowl and store in the fridge.
* If desired, you can omit the chocolate.
* Please note that this recipe does not work when it is hot and humid.
Here is a picture of a batch I tried to make when it was humid outside. You can see that it's darker and harder on the inside. It's missing the airy inside that makes it Sea Foam.
* Please note that this recipe does not work when it is hot and humid.
Here is a picture of a batch I tried to make when it was humid outside. You can see that it's darker and harder on the inside. It's missing the airy inside that makes it Sea Foam.
I am so excited to try this. I love sea foam candy and haven't had any in years. I used to work in a candy store in HS and college, but can no longer even go there to visit because they roast their own nuts and make their own chocolates. Thank you for posting this!
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It's great to find someone else who knows how yummy Sea Foam. This is one of those candies that everyone should try. However, I never thought Jazlyn would be able to experience it. Let me know what you think once you make it.
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