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Divinity Recipe
Soft, sweet, chewy divinity candy is an iconic holiday confection studded with pecans. And it’s easy to make from scratch!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites room temperature
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar (450g)
- ½ cup water (120ml)
- ½ cup light corn syrup (120ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1½ cups pecans finely chopped (180g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper lightly spritzed with baking spray.
- Separate the egg whites and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
- In a medium pot, stir to combine the sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup and place over medium heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and use your candy thermometer to keep track of the heat. Remove the pot from heat immediately when it reaches 255°F. When the sugar mixture nears 230°F, beat the egg whites on high speed to stiff peaks.
- As soon as the sugar mixture reaches 255°F, remove it from the heat and slowly drizzle it into the egg whites while the mixer runs on high. This will take a few minutes as you will be drizzling a thin stream into the egg whites.
- Beat for 4-5 minutes or until the glossy appearance starts to fade. Spoon a test portion onto the baking sheet and see if it holds its shape.
- Immediately mix in the vanilla and pecans then turn mixer off and use two spoons to portion out 1-2 tablespoon-sized pieces onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet. Allow to set before storing in an airtight container.
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Notes
- A note about the weather: If possible, make this easy divinity candy recipe on a day with low humidity. High humidity can affect how the divinity sets and make the outside sticky instead of firm.
- You'll need to use a stand mixer to make this. Motors in handheld electric mixers tend to be much weaker and since this is a very thick and sticky consistency, a hand mixer will probably struggle.
- A reliable candy thermometer is a must. It's essential that the sugar reaches the correct temperature or the candy might not set properly.
- Timing tip: Wait until the sugar has reached 230°F to whip the egg whites. You want the sugar mixture and egg whites to be ready at the same time.
- Work quickly once the candy is ready. Make sure to have your silicone mat, wax paper, or parchment-lined baking tray ready before starting. You have to work quickly to avoid the candy setting in the bowl.
- Divinity makes an excellent cookie tin addition. Add it to your holiday tin along with other favorites like toffee, peppermint bark, gingerbread cookies, and eggnog cookies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.