Description
Learn how to make Easy Divinity Candy at home with this simple recipe. This old-fashioned sweet treat is perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a light and airy confection with a hint of nuttiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Syrup:
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
Other Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased wax paper.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until it reaches 260°F.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Syrup and Egg Whites: Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while beating continuously on high speed.
- Finish Candy: Beat until mixture thickens, then fold in vanilla and nuts. Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet and let set.
Notes
- Humidity affects the texture, so make on a dry day if possible.
- Work quickly once the candy reaches the right consistency as it sets fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
