Honey Joys
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
14 pieces
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Australian
Honey Joys
Description
Honey Joys are made by melting butter, caster sugar, and honey together over low to medium heat until combined and frothy. Corn flakes are quickly stirred into this hot mixture to evenly coat and partially crush the flakes, then spooned into lined cupcake tins. Baking at a moderate temperature allows the clusters to set and attain a light golden hue without burning.
The final texture is crisp and crunchy, with a balanced sweetness from the honey and sugar and a rich buttery undertone. The recipe relies on gentle heat during preparation and baking to preserve the integrity of the corn flakes while achieving a fused, solid confection.
This snack or dessert can be eaten on its own or served as a simple treat with tea or coffee. The small portions make it easy to serve and share.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to several days. Freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture. Using fresh corn flakes and local honey improves flavor. The sugar should be fully dissolved before boiling to avoid graininess. Avoid overbaking to prevent browning.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups corn flakes
- 80 grams butter
- ¼ cup caster sugar (55 grams)
- 2 tablespoons honey (40 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius / 320 degrees fahrenheit (fan-forced).
- Line 14 cupcake tins with patty pans.
- Melt butter, sugar and honey in a large saucepan over low-medium heat, stirring regularly. (You want the saucepan to be large enough to allow the addition of the Corn Flakes to the saucepan.)
- Once melted, bring the mixture to a frothy boil but remove from heat as soon as it reaches this point.
- Add the Corn Flakes to the mixture in the saucepan and stir quickly to combine. Crush with the spoon a little as you stir to break some of the flakes.
- Spoon into patty pans and firm up/shape with a spoon or your hands (provided the mixture has cooled enough to not burn you).
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Once removed from oven, allow to cool.
Notes
- Store honey joys in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for a few days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can affect the crunchiness.
- Use fresh corn flakes and local honey for better texture and flavor.
- Ensure the sugar has dissolved and butter melted before bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Bake until golden but do not allow the mixture to brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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