Homemade Divinity Candy: Discover the Secret Recipe!
Homemade Divinity Candy is a delightful, fluffy confection made with egg whites, sugar, and nuts, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- While the sugar mixture is cooking, beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites while continuing to beat.
- Add vanilla extract and chopped nuts, mixing until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Store the divinity in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for variation.