Divinity
At a Glance
- Prep
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- about 36 pieces
Categories
- Dessert
- American
- Medium
Dietary
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Low sodium
- Soy-free
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Contains or may contain: Eggs
- Tree Nuts.
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 36. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
Savor the sweetness of a Southern classic: Divinity candy, a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with whipped egg whites, sugar, and pecans.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups of granulated sugar1/2 cup of white syrup
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup of nuts
Instructions
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Boil sugar, syrup and water, stirring constantly until it reaches 260°F (126°C) about 8-10 minutes. You can test it's doneness by dropping a bit into cold water, if it turns into a hard ball it is done.
Beat - Slowly pour the mixture over the beaten egg whites while mixing on high speed - don't rush. This step should take about 2 minutes until all of the mixture is combined.
Continue to beat on high speed for another 5-8 minutes until the candy loses some of its glossiness and starts to hold its shape.
Mix in the vanilla, pinch of salt and the chopped pecans
Shape - While still hot, pour into greased tins or drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using two lightly oiled spoons to form shapes.
Let the candy set and enjoy!
Notes
These are best made in dry weather. Damp weather and high humidity will make the sugar difficult to work with. For more info, here are some CANDY MAKING TIPS
Equipment
- candy thermometer
- sauce pan
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
