Divinity is an old-fashioned candy that is billowy, light, and airy for a wonderfully sweet confection that everyone will enjoy! It's a classic Southern treat that is hard to find in stores but easy to make at home! Trust me, this soft and fluffy divinity is true to its name- it tastes completely divine!
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Instructions
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick silicone baking mat and set it aside.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine your sugar, water, light corn syrup, and salt. Cook the mixture while stirring occasionally until it just begins to boil.
Place your candy thermometer into the mixture and allow it to boil without stirring until it reaches a temperature of 260°F (127°C). This will take about 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, while the sugar is boiling, add your egg whites to the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
When the sugar reaches the ideal temperature of 260°F (127°C), remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour it over the egg whites while beating at high speed. You should be pouring the mixture so slowly that it is just a thin, steady stream, and should take about 2 minutes to pour it all in. Don't rush and take your time.
Next, continue to beat the mixture on high speed for another 5-8 minutes. The candy will begin to lose its sheen and start to hold its shape. You can test the candy by placing a dollop onto some parchment paper. If it stays in a mound then it is ready, if it flattens into a puddle you will need to continue beating for another minute or so.
When the divinity can hold its shape, mix in the vanilla and chopped pecans.
Get two spoons and lightly spritz them with nonstick cooking spray. Use one spoon to scoop up the candy and the second spoon to scrape it off onto the prepared baking dish, forming tablespoon-sized mounds. Work quickly while your candy is still hot so that it is easy to scoop.
Allow the divinity to rest on the baking sheet at room temperature for at least 2 hours to completely set.
Notes
Divinity candy can be extremely finicky if you try to make it on a humid day, preventing it from properly setting up. If it is especially humid or raining, it is best to try again on a different day.
If you want to add a festive appearance, you can always mix in a drop or two of food coloring when you add in the vanilla extract and pecans!
Candy making is a science and a candy thermometer will make this recipe exceptionally simple since the sugar mixture must reach 260°F (127°C). However, if you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test if the sugar mixture is ready by simply dropping a small drop into a glass of water. If it hardens in the water then it is ready.
Don't rush the process. It does take some time to get perfectly whipped divinity!
To store: Keep your candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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