Description
Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy is a classic, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth confection made by whipping sugar syrup into stiff egg whites, then adding crunchy pecans and vanilla for extra flavor. This recipe yields a light, airy candy that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare pans and ingredients: Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and measure out all your ingredients to have everything ready when you start cooking.
- Cook the syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the syrup reaches 260°F.
- Beat egg whites: When the syrup nears 240°F, begin whipping the egg whites on high speed in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Combine syrup and egg whites: With the mixer running on low, slowly pour the hot syrup into the whipped egg whites. Then increase speed to medium-high and beat for 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and slightly dull.
- Add pecans and vanilla: Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Shape candies: Quickly scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the parchment-lined pans using sprayed spoons, working fast as the candy sets quickly.
- Cool and set: Let the candies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
Notes
- Avoid making divinity on humid or rainy days to ensure proper setting.
- Nutritional information is based on one piece of candy.
- Have all ingredients and equipment ready before starting as the cooking and mixing process moves quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg