Easy Homemade Divinity Candy

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Egg whites

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup, light

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Pecans

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites, at room temperature
• 2 & ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat together the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 260 degrees F. on a candy thermometer. Just before the candy reaches temperature, beat the egg whites on high speed using an electric mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Remove the boiling candy from the heat and, with the mixer on high speed, stream in the hot candy VERY slowly. It should take you at least 2 or so minutes to fully pour the hot candy mixture into the egg whites. Continue beating the mixture until its no longer glossy and it holds its shape, about 6-10 minutes (it depends on your mixer). Stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract until combined.
• Butter two spoons (or grease them lightly with cooking spray) and, working quickly, drop rounded Tablespoonfuls of the divinity mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheets. You may need to scrape the candy mixture off of one spoon with the other spoon, then quickly flick your wrist to create a soft curl (like soft serve) on top of the candy. Its okay if you dont get it quite right!
• Allow the candy to set at room temperature - maybe overnight, depending on the humidity in your home - until dry to the touch and no longer sticky. Once set and dry, you can keep it at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
• NOTES: It is totally okay to take a small teaspoon-sized spoon of candy and test it on the parchment before doing the larger scoops. The divinity is ready when it holds its shape in a mound on the parchment paper. If it turns into a puddle, continue beating the mixture.