Divinity (Makes About 4 Dozen Candies)

A classic homemade Southern candy made with whipped egg whites and hot syrup, creating light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth bites of sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Setting Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 25 mins

Servings: about 48 pieces

Ingredients

2 egg whites
2 ⅔ cups sugar
½ cup water
⅔ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) (optional)

Directions

Cook the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches hard ball stage (260°F) on a candy thermometer. Do not stir during cooking.
When the syrup reaches about 240°F, begin beating egg whites in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Slowly pour the hot syrup in a thin stream into the beaten egg whites while continuing to mix constantly.
Add the vanilla extract and nuts, mixing just until combined.
Continue whipping until the mixture just begins to lose its glossy shine.
Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper using two spoons; it will set rapidly.
Allow candies to set for at least 8 hours, then cover with another sheet of wax paper.

Equipment:

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Tips

A candy thermometer is essential to ensure the sugar mixture reaches the correct stage.
If using a hand mixer having an assistant is essential.
On rainy or humid days, cook syrup to 263°F—a long-trusted trick to help the candy set properly.
Prepare all ingredients and tools ahead of time
Adding nuts and vanilla cools the mixture fast, so spoon quickly.

Storage

Store Divinity in an airtight container lined with wax paper.
It will keep up to 2 weeks in a cool place.

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