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Divinity

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Prep
30 minutes
Yield
about 36 pieces

Categories

  • Dessert

Cuisine

  • American

Difficulty

  • Medium

Dietary

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Low sodium
  • Soy-free
  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Contains or may contain: Eggs
  • Possible Eggs — check ingredient labels

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 36. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 107.8 per serving 3882 for selected servings
Fat 2.6g per serving 92g for selected servings
Sugar 18.1g per serving 650g for selected servings
Protein 1g per serving 37g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 20.6g per serving 742g for selected servings

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

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Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Mix in the vanilla, pinch of salt and the chopped pecans

  6. 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.

  7. Let the candy set and enjoy!

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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

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