Honeyburst Candied Nectar
A sticky and sweet candy that is commonly eaten and sold at the Honey Festival.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
The outside of the candy is hard but when it is bitten into honey gush out and into the mouth of the person eating it. It can be quite sticky as the honey drips down their face and out of the candy. The candy is sweet and is quite delicious.
Manufacturing process
Fair warning this recipe was generated by ChatGPT so I cannot say if its any good.
Begin by heating a mixture of honey, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer without stirring. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for around 300°F (hard crack stage).
While the mixture is simmering, add a splash of lemon juice to prevent crystallization and enhance the flavor.
Once the mixture reaches the desired temperature, carefully pour it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You can spread it out thinly or pour it into molds for desired shapes.
Allow the candy to cool and harden for a few minutes, but while it's still warm and pliable, fold in some edible flowers for a burst of color and flavor.
Let the candy cool completely until it hardens completely. It should have a firm texture but still be sticky and chewy.
Once cooled, break the candy into pieces or remove from molds. Each piece should have a hardened outer shell with a gush of honey inside, representing the concept of life being hard but sweet.History
Honeyburst Candied Nectar was first a festival food in ancient and is no longer celebrated on Miyla which is the festival of Rebirth Revelry. Scholars believe that the candy was important to this ancient holiday because honey is a symbol of fertility which is one of Qaydith's domains as the God of Sex. There is even some evidence of honey being offered to Qaydith. The Nuossa Nualestota Miylian Elders further believed that honey was a symbol of youth and vitality so it important to Lynir the God of Rebirth.
In more modern times, this candy is served as another sweet treat in the Honey Festival that is celebrated in Bridt Sche. The town of Dudt Ronnts is the most famous place to spend the festival. Tourists have reported buying the candy here saying that it is the best in the country.
Significance
The burst of honey from the candy was believed to be symbolic in the Rebirth Revelry holiday that was celebrated when Fa Geinn was still worshipped. The burst of honey that comes from eating the candy symbolizes a rush of vitality and energy that is associated with the divine blessings of Bhoa dru Durá who are the gods Qaydith and Lynir.
Honeyburst Candied Nectar's hard exterior and sticky interior are used as a reminder of the dichotomy of life's challenges and rewards. The Nuossa Nualestota Miylian Elders believed that life, like the candy can be tough and challenging on the outside, yet filled with the sweetness and nourishment on the inside. The duality reflects what is believed to have been the themes of the Rebirth Revelry and the modern Honey Festival.
In the modern festival, it is just another sweet treat on the tables at the Honey Festival with many of the religious reasons gone or forgotten for many people.
Item type
Consumable, Food / Drink
Related ethnicities
Rarity
Common
Raw materials & Components
- Pure honey
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Optional: Edible flowers for decoration such as Osuchi Lynir's sacred flower.
