Divinity Candy
Desserts & Sweets
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Divinity Candy

Fluffy, tender candy with pecans — a sweet, airy Southern Christmas tradition.

35 min
36 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

36

Difficulty

Hard

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

90

Protein

1 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

2 g

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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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