Divinity Candy
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Divinity Candy

Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth candy with pecans - a Southern Christmas tradition that's sweet and airy.

35 min
36 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

36

Difficulty

Hard

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

2

carbs

18

fiber

0

protein

1

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan.

3

Cook to hard ball stage (260°F), without stirring.

4

Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.

5

Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while beating constantly.

6

Continue beating until mixture holds its shape and loses its gloss (about 5 minutes).

7

Stir in vanilla and pecans.

8

Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared sheets.

9

Let set at room temperature until firm.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't make divinity on a humid day - the moisture in the air will prevent it from setting properly.

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