Divinity Candy Dessert
Southern

Divinity Candy

A fluffy white candy made with sugar syrup and egg whites.

45
Total Min
30
Cook Min
24
Servings
Hard
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.50 cup sugar
  • 0.50 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.50 cup water
  • 2.00 l arge egg whites
  • 1.00 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.00 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 265°F on a candy thermometer.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly.

  5. 5

    Beat until candy holds its shape and loses its gloss, about 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in vanilla and pecans.

  7. 7

    Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto wax paper.

  8. 8

    Let set until firm.

  9. 9

    Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (24 servings)
Calories 232
Total Fat7g
Saturated Fat1g
Sodium2mg
Total Carbohydrate34g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars29g
Protein10g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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