Divinity Recipe
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Divinity Recipe
Description
This Divinity Recipe depends on beating egg whites to stiff peaks while simultaneously heating a sugar mixture of sugar, water, and corn syrup to exactly 255°F. The hot syrup is drizzled slowly into the whipped egg whites during high-speed mixing, cooking the egg whites and sugar combination to a glossy, thick consistency. Vanilla extract and finely chopped pecans are folded in just before setting the candy on a prepared surface.
The candy turns out shiny and firm with a soft chew and slight crunch from pecans. It sets quickly, so preparing the baking sheet ahead of time is crucial. Divinity candy holds well and is often included in holiday cookie assortments thanks to its festive appearance and unique texture.
Practical notes include avoiding high humidity days as divinity can become sticky, using a stand mixer rather than a hand mixer due to the thick mixture, and employing an accurate candy thermometer to ensure proper sugar temperature. Timing is important to synchronize the syrup reaching 230°F with beginning to beat the egg whites to stiff peaks so the sugar can be added right away.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg room temperature, white
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar (450g)
- ½ cup water (120ml)
- ½ cup light corn syrup (120ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1½ cups pecans 180g, finely chopped
- 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.
Notes
- Make divinity on a low-humidity day to prevent sticky candy and ensure firm setting.
- Use a stand mixer for sufficient motor power to whip the thick mixture properly; hand mixers may struggle.
- A reliable candy thermometer is essential to reaching the correct sugar temperature for proper candy texture.
- Begin beating egg whites when sugar reaches 230°F to time adding hot syrup immediately upon reaching 255°F.
- Work quickly once the candy mixture is ready, spreading it on a silicone mat or parchment-lined tray to set.
- Divinity is a traditional holiday candy ideal for cookie tins alongside other festive treats like toffee and gingerbread.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% 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.
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