Divinity Candy Recipe
With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this Divinity Candy recipe is a holiday classic made with a few simple ingredients. A cross between fudge, nougat, and marshmallow, this homemade candy is easy to make and quick to disappear.
Servings: 20
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup white corn syrup
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 eggs whites room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add a candy thermometer to a medium heavy saucepan.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup and water over medium heat until it reaches hard ball stage, 250-260 degrees F.
- While the syrup is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- When the sugar reaches temperature, remove from heat and very slowly pour into the egg white, whipping on high speed constantly.
- Add vanilla and continue beating on high until candy holds it shape, about 10-15 minutes ** see notes.
- Spray a cookie dough scoop or 2 spoons with cooking spray, then drop scoops of candy onto prepared baking sheets.
- Immediately add whole pecan or other garnish, if using.
- Allow divinity to dry and harden for several hours or overnight.
- Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.
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Notes
The time will depend on your mixer. I found it best to beat on high speed for 5 minutes and then let the mixture and mixer rest for 2-3 minutes. Then repeat several times
Nutrition
Serving: 20g | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.002g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 0.005mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg