Divinity Candy

Name: Divinity Candy
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 48 pieces
Ingredients: 2 ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; ½ cup water; 2 egg whites; 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ½ cup Chopped Pecans

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Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings
48 pieces
Calories
60 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Divinity Candy

Nicole Henderson

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Divinity Candy is a Southern classic. Just one bite and you’ll be hooked on this chewy, soft vanilla treat packed with crunchy pecans!

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Ingredients

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2 ½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
2 egg whites
1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract
½ cup Chopped Pecans

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Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and the water. Cook and stir constantly until boiling. Clip the candy thermometer to the pan and without stirring over medium heat, bring the temperature up to 260°F (hard ball stage). This will take approximately ten minutes.
When the candy is nearly to the hard ball stage, begin the next step. In a large mixing bowl, attached to an electric freestanding mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gradually, in a slow steady stream, pour in the hot mixture, beating on high the entire time. This should take about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in your Vanilla extract (or almond).
Continue to beat on high speed for approximately 6-10 minutes, until the candy starts to lose it’s glossy finish. When the beaters are lifted, the mixture should mound on itself, and not flatten. You can test it by dropping a spoonful onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. If it stays mounded, the mixture has been beaten sufficiently. If it begins to flatten, continue beating and check again after a minute or so.
Once it’s properly beaten, fold in chopped pecans and spoon (I use a heaping tablespoon) onto your parchment paper lined baking sheets. Allow about an hour or two to set. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature. ENJOY

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Notes

Be Patient. When the recipe states to beat the mixture for 6 minutes, do that. Don't rush it. Don't skip a single minute.
Stand Mixer. While a handheld mixture may work, most people find a stand mixer to not only be more convenient, the higher power is needed for this longer run!
Watch the humidity. Don't attempt to make these on a humid day. Much like meringue cookies, this Divinity candy recipe won't set up properly.
Candy thermometer. Use it! And make sure while you are boiling the mixture, the bulb of the candy thermometer is completely covered with liquid and is not touching the bottom or side of the pan.
Vanilla extract. Using my homemade vanilla extract or store bought extract works great. Make sure it's PURE and not immitation, you want that flavor to stand out. Almond extract is great too!