perfect divintity

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95 Pinches
Carthage, TX
Updated on Jun 25, 2011

I finally found a divinity recipe that turns out right. Only make divinity on a clear sunny day. A heavy duty mixer works best with this recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg whites or 3 small
  • 1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped nuts (pecans)

How To Make perfect divintity

  • Step 1
    Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt; stir until sugar dissolves. Heat to boiling. Cover and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Uncover and cook to softball stage or to 238 degrees.
  • Step 3
    Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Step 4
    Slowly, pour syrup over egg whites, beating constantly using electric mixer. Beat until candy is cool and holds shape.
  • Step 5
    Add vanilla and nuts.
  • Step 6
    Drop quickly by teaspoons onto waxed paper.

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