The BEST Divinity Candy I've ever had! This wonderful candy recipe is the perfect addition to any celebration but is especially loved during the holiday season. This snow white confection is fantastically sweet, chewy and wonderfully decadent - a truly divine treat to share with friends and family.
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
5 stars (39 reviews)
Keywords
divinity candy, divinity candy recipe
Ingredients
2 egg whites (room temperature)
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup water
½ cup light corn syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Butter two teaspoons and set aside.
Let egg whites come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a large microwave safe glass measuring cup, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Heat for 4 minutes on high heat and stir.
Continue cooking syrup in 2 minute increments, stirring in between until syrup has reached the hard ball stage of 260°F. Once syrup has reached 250°F, reduce cooking increments to 1 minute each, stirring and checking temperature in between.
When the syrup is nearly done (with about 4 minutes remaining or when the syrup is between 240°F and 250°F), start beating the egg whites on medium speed until they are at stiff peaks. (Note: When the beater is lifted up, the egg white peaks should stand straight up and they should not slide around in the bowl when the bowl is moved from side to side.)
Increase mixer speed to high and slowly and gradually pour in the hot syrup being extremely careful.
Continue beating the candy mixture for 15 to 20 minutes or until the candy loses it's gloss and holds it's shape. You can text your candy by taking a spoonful of the mixture and dropping it onto the parchment paper.
Once your candy has reached this point, quickly stir in the pecans and vanilla extract.
Use the buttered teaspoons to scoop out rounded teaspoons of the candy and drop onto the prepared parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until all candy has been scooped out.
Let the divinity stand at room temperature until dry to the touch, usually overnight is perfect.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 94 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 16 mg
Sugar: 21 g
Reviews
KARA BARR on 2023-11-15 (5 stars): I remember learning to make divinity when I was in my twenties. I ruined a lot of candy in the learning process. Now I can make it and it sets up every time. Mom tells me it is better than what her mother used to make. Don't get frustrated if you ruin a few batches. You'll get the feel for it and it will become perfect!
James Kinser on 2021-01-13 (5 stars): This is the easiest divinity to make, it takes me back to childhood, thanks for an excellent recipe that's is so easy to make.
Becci Boo on 2020-12-19 (5 stars): I've made Divinity for my Daddy every Christmas until he passed. 2 tips: never try to make this on a cloudy or rainy day, only sunny dry days. It prevents the candy from setting up and you'll likely have the runny result on a day with lots of humidity.
And...try pouring the whole batch at once so it doesn't set up to quickly at the end. Then I just cut the whole thing into squares with a pizza wheel. Then you bypass spoons completely
Kirt Kinser on 2020-12-16 (5 stars): I have never made this in the microwave, only on the stove top, with about 50% success. I today made this wonderful divinity recipe in the microwave, what a success. Thanks so very much for the recipe.
Stacy on 2019-12-11 (5 stars): Thank you so much! I've never tried divinity and this was wonderful. The only change I would make is to use clear vanilla extract next time for a truer white.
Ashley K on 2019-01-15 (5 stars): Can`t wait to try this dessert. I`m a new mom and I`m still learning how to cook but you made it simple enough for us ... and I think I`m able to follow the steps. I will let you know how it goes.
Joann Taylor on 2019-01-11 (5 stars): I love Divinity. My Mamo use to make it along with Potato Candy. Even tho it’s past Christmas, I’m going to make some. Thank you. Joann
Suzanne Taylor on 2018-12-28 (5 stars): I'm curious, I'm on a peppermint kick right now...do you think I could replace the nuts with peppermint bits?
Bernie on 2018-12-23 (5 stars): Recipes sound yummy.
Jan on 2018-12-22 (5 stars): I’ve never tried the microwave before. But there is a first time for everything. Tomorrow is the day..
Thank you!!
Merry Christmas!!
