Go Back
Print

Winter Fondant for Bees

Keyword: bees, fondant

Equipment

  • 1 flat sheet pan
  • 1 wax paper to line the pan
  • 1 candy thermometer optional
  • 1 hand mixer

Materials

  • 4 lbs Granulated White Sugar Do NOT use brown sugar. Molasses and carmelization are bad for bees.
  • 1 Pint Water
  • 1 tsp White or Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  • In large saucepan, combine all 3 ingredients
  • Heat on medium/high to 235 degrees F
  • The liquid will become translucent and foam when it boils
  • If you do not have a thermometer, when the foaming subsides, drip some from a spoon into cold water. It should form soft balls when it cools
  • Without thermometer, watch for the liquid to become slightly translucent
  • Remove from heat and let it cool to 190 degrees F
  • Once cooled, mix well to break the sugar crystals. It will turn opaque white
  • Pour into pan lined with wax paper and cool completely

Notes

I leave the wax paper on it to put in the beehive. They'll chew through it as needed.