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Divinity Recipe

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Divinity Candy

divinity recipe

Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity candy, just the two of us. I still make it every year. —Anne Clayborne, Walland, Tennessee

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Yield: 60 pieces (1-1/2 pounds).

Nutrition Facts: calories 61 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instruction:

Place egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line three 15x10x1-in. pans with waxed paper., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 252° (hard-ball stage). Just before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form., Slowly add hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly and scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add vanilla. Beat until candy holds its shape, 5-6 minutes. (Do not overmix or candy will get stiff and crumbly.) Immediately fold in pecans., Quickly drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand at room temperature until dry to the touch. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature.

How to Make Homemade Divinity Candy

FAQ

What is divinity made of?

Divinity is a classic candy recipe made with just a few ingredients: granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water get boiled together with a pinch of salt until they reach a hard ball stage before very slowly pouring the liquid sugar mixture over stiff egg whites in a thin, steady stream.

Is divinity the same as meringue?

Is Divinity the Same as Meringue? No, while, like nougat, divinity and meringue share the similar ingredients of sugar and whipped egg whites, meringue doesn’t require the sugar be turned into a syrup. It’s simply whipped together and baked. Divinity is not baked at all.

Why is divinity hard to make?

Humidity equals wet, and wet equals candy that often won’t set. Even in the cooler and less humid months, it can be a challenge to make old fashioned divinity – that being a divinity that is purely sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, chopped pecans, a little vanilla – and a goodly amount of elbow grease.

What is the difference between fudge and divinity?

Whereas traditional fudge is made from your usual baking ingredients (sugar, butter, milk and cream) — divinity is created out of sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and artificial flavoring.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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