Description
This classic Divinity Candy Recipe results in light, fluffy, and sweet confections perfect for holiday treats or gifting. Made from sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites, it delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture with an optional crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- non stick cooking spray
- pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets. Line 3 baking sheets with wax paper and set aside for the divinity to be spooned onto later.
- Cook syrup mixture. In a 3.5 quart saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Then increase heat to high, stop stirring, and cook until the thermometer reads 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat egg whites. While the syrup heats, beat the egg whites in a stand mixer on high until stiff peaks form.
- Combine syrup with egg whites. Slowly and carefully stream the hot syrup mixture into the beating egg whites over about 2 minutes while the mixer remains on high.
- Add vanilla extract. Once combined, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue mixing on medium speed for 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture is no longer shiny and holds its shape.
- Cool mixture as needed. If the mixture and mixer become warm, pause mixing for 2 to 3 minutes every five minutes to allow cooling without losing volume.
- Test consistency. The divinity is ready when it holds its shape on a spoon and does not spread out on wax paper.
- Portion divinity onto sheets. Working quickly, use two spoons sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to scoop and smooth spoonfuls of divinity onto wax paper. Optionally, add a pecan on top of each piece.
- Let candy set. Allow divinity to set at room temperature for about 1 hour until firm.
- Store or serve. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- You can use a cookie scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to portion divinity for faster and more uniform pieces, although it won’t create a smooth finish like spoons.
- Ensure the syrup reaches exactly 250 degrees Fahrenheit on the candy thermometer for correct texture.
- Mixing times are critical; under or over mixing affects the final texture.
- Use fresh egg whites and clean mixing bowls for the best volume and stability.
- Work quickly when spooning divinity onto waxed paper to prevent it from setting prematurely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
