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Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy Recipe

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This Old-Fashioned Divinity recipe is a classic American candy made from simple ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites. It results in a light, fluffy, and sweet confection perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a nostalgic candy. The divinity is topped with pecan halves to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Divinity Syrup

  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water

For the Divinity Batter

  • 2 (70 g) egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • Pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Make the Syrup: In a heavy-bottomed medium (2 qt) saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, increase the heat to medium-high and continue cooking without stirring until the syrup reaches 250°F (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
  2. Prepare the Divinity Batter: As the syrup approaches 240°F, begin whipping the egg whites in a large mixing bowl with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. With the mixer on low speed, slowly and continuously pour the hot syrup into the egg whites. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Beat Until Set: Increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating until the mixture loses its glossy appearance and holds its shape, about 15 minutes. Check the consistency after 15 minutes; if it is still runny and shiny, beat for an additional 5 minutes and recheck.
  4. Shape and Set the Divinity: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and lightly grease two spoons with non-stick cooking spray. Using the greased spoons, drop spoonfuls of the divinity mixture onto the prepared sheet. Place a pecan half on top of each candy. Alternatively, you can chop the pecans and stir them into the divinity batter before shaping.
  5. Allow to Set: Let the divinity candies set at room temperature for up to 2 hours until firm.

Notes

  • Feel free to chop pecans and stir them into the batter instead of placing whole pecan halves on top.
  • Other mix-ins such as walnuts, pistachios, or chocolate chips can be added to customize the flavor.
  • For colored divinity, prepare a piping bag with alternating stripes of red and green gel food coloring inside, then fill it with the divinity mixture and pipe 2-inch swirls onto the parchment paper.
  • Store divinity candies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • You can freeze divinity in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Keywords: Old Fashioned Divinity, Divinity Candy, Classic American Candy, Holiday Candy, Pecan Candy

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