Comments on: Candy Review: Violet Crumble

By: molly

molly — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:25:36 +0000

sponge candy is the same thing as a crunchy or violet crumble it just doesnt have the chocolaty on it but if u people wish to try this sweet candy so bad and have trouble finding it where u are well i am an aussie chick and i have a recipe for any of u who would like to attempt it its not very hard to make and all together preperation and coocking the cand only takes 20 mins
you will need 1/2 cup corn syrup ( golden syrup)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
and a level tablespoon of bi carbonate of soda
get a medium dish ready with an edge around it and place baking paper or grease tray with butter
in a LARGE PAN combine the sugar, syrup, water, and vinegar
place on stove on high for 3 1/2 minutes turn down between med- high place a candy thermometor in pot cook untill thermometor reached 290-295oF do not go over295oF REMOVE FROM HEAT AND QUICKLY ADD BICARB SODA stirring gently but mixing ingredients doesnt have to be perfect the mixture will triple its size this is good quickly pour out into dish and leave four 1 hour to cool (do not touch or move untill cool or it will go really flat) do not leave out for too long or will become a sticky mess break into pieces and cover with chocolate if desired chocolate coating is simple place have a pot of water on stove place another pan ontop place cooking chocolate in top pot with 2 table spoons of vegetable shortening melt sturing constantly when all lumps have gone remove top pan and ur ready to start dipping your honey comb good luck let me know how u go:) be carefully not to spill any of this recipe on u when cooking as it will burn u instantly kids should keep there distance

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:36:38 +0000

Violet Crumble is the best ever. I get them at World Market when they have them. They remind me a candy I used to eat as a child in Montreal Canada, called sponge candy. It didn’t have the chocolate on it, just the honeycomb. YUM! Never had one crumbled in the wrapper. Usually almost totally intact. Bummer for you.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:23:13 +0000

Hey Julie, I am in Tucson too and I was wondering where you got the Aussie candy. My family and I want to try some but I have no idea where to begain looking. If you could please let me know!! Lookig forward to trying that Violet Crumble!!! I love honey comb!!!!

By: Julie Nicolay

Julie Nicolay — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:17:56 +0000

I am a BIG Violet Crumble fan and have rarely had one shatter inside the wrapper as you suffered through, however, yes, they are dang tasty mixed into ice cream, yogurt, etc. I happen to love the texture of the honeycomb and I’m really big into food textures, so it makes me very happy. And, living here in Tucson, where you can buy just about any food from all over the world, they’re easy for me to indulge in, though World Market is twice as costly as the 17th Street Market, an international warehouse of food and fresh fish, but no salmon-flavored chocolate candies…yet.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:25:45 +0000

I just got one of these at World Market (they also had the Crunchie, but it cost 50¢ more). I quite liked this and would give it a 7 out of 10. It was sweet but I like sweet and so didn’t find it overpowering. The flavor of the honeycomb mixes well with the chocolate. I never would have thought to try it before reading this review, so thanks! :)

By: Rosa

Rosa — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:13:25 +0000

My review published today: http://zomgcandy.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/violet-crumble/

Photographic evidence that it’s not supposed to arrive in pieces!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:25:30 +0000

Ok, that’s it, I’m going to have to get another one of these!

By: Ads

Ads — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:01:05 +0000

As an Australian, I can say that violet crumbles are NOT meant to be in pieces! They shouldn’t have crumbs or bits shooting out at you.

Though having said that, they are good if you smash them up and stir through ice cream :-)

By: Melayne

Melayne — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:33:30 +0000

I’ve never had a Violet Crumble say, crumble all over me before eating, although I will admit it is one of the messier candy bars I have had. Still, I found it to be quite delicious and I wish I didn’t develop a slight addiction to them while in Australia.
They are similar to a Crunchie…also quite good.
Speaking of Aussie candies, have you tried Tim Tams?

By: www.TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts

www.TeesMyBody.com T-Shirts — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:27:01 +0000

Man, this sounds good. I’m gonna have to get some now!