Easy Divinity

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candy, divinity, egg whites, homemade, pecans, vanilla

Divinity is an old fashioned candy that I remember from my childhood. My grandmother used to make this every year. Be sure when you make this it is on a sunny dry day. The humidity should be below 60%. This is true of most homemade candies. Candy made on wet day will not turn out. Divinity takes a little effort but it is worth it!

Easy Divinity (From the Southern Lady Cooks)

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping

Combine the white sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and microwave for 5 minutes on high. Remove from the microwave and stir. Microwave the sugar mixture again for another 5 minutes, uncovered. The temperature should reach 250 degrees or hard ball stage. Set aside to cool for 3 to 4 minutes.

In the bowl of a mixer, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. While the mixer is still running on high, slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites. Continue to beat the mixture on high until the mix looses it’s glossiness and holds together, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and pecans. Spoon the mixture onto wax paper in teaspoon fulls. Makes approx 25 candies, depending on the size you make.

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Divinity

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candy, dessert, divinity, holiday, winter

This divinity is a total experiement for me. The last time I ate it, I was ten years old. No one I know has made it recently. So I just read the recipe and tried to recreate. I think that I didn’t beat it long enough. According to the pictures posted on the internet, divinity forms fluffier balls that retain that shape when dropped onto the wax paper. Mine flattened out quickly into little frisbees. They are not a total loss though. They still taste good and the consistency is melt in your mouth. Do you readers have any tips for making divinity? I plan to make these again; maybe the next time I will use another flavoring than vanilla. I have read that you can use peppermint or almond extract. And that you can add food coloring for a more festive presentation.

Divinity

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup white corn syrup
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 2 cups chopped pecans

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir only until sugar has dissolved. Allow syrup to cook until it reaches 250 degrees or hard ball stage on the candy thermometer.

While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. When the syrup reaches 250 degrees, carefully pour a slow steady stream of syrup into the egg whites. The mixer should continue running though this point at a high rate of speed. Add vanilla and continue to beat until the mixture holds shape (approx 5 minutes). Stir in pecans.

Quickly spoon out spoonfuls of the candy onto waxed paper. Work quickly as it tends to become stiff quickly. Allow to dry and then store in an airtight container.