Best 5 Peppermint Divinity Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet and refreshing sensation of Peppermint Divinity, a confection that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and burst of minty flavor. This delightful treat, with its smooth and glossy exterior, is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this irresistible candy and present a collection of delectable recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including those with special dietary needs.

From the classic Peppermint Divinity, crafted with a combination of sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, and peppermint extract, to the innovative Vegan Peppermint Divinity, which replaces egg whites with aquafaba, a magical ingredient derived from chickpeas, our recipes offer an array of options for everyone to relish. For those with a gluten-free lifestyle, the Gluten-Free Peppermint Divinity provides a delicious alternative, ensuring that everyone can partake in the minty delight.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Traditional Peppermint Divinity, a timeless recipe that has been passed down through generations, promising an authentic and nostalgic experience. If you're seeking a healthier rendition, the Reduced Sugar Peppermint Divinity offers a guilt-free indulgence, reducing the sugar content while preserving the delectable flavor. Explore the versatility of Peppermint Divinity with our creative variations, such as the Chocolate Peppermint Divinity, which combines the classic flavors of mint and chocolate, or the Peppermint Divinity Bark, a festive and visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion.

With each recipe carefully crafted to deliver a unique and delectable experience, our collection of Peppermint Divinity recipes promises to captivate your senses and leave you craving more. From the traditional to the innovative, from the classic to the contemporary, there's a Peppermint Divinity recipe here to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY DIVINITY



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Add something special to your holiday dessert platter with this Easy Divinity recipe. Just a few ingredients and some extended drying time create deliciously light, sweet, nougat-like candies. The best part is that you can customize your Easy Divinity candy recipe with a variety of ingredients, like nuts, candied fruit and even crushed peppermints. These confections are perfect for satisfying your family's collective sweet tooth, but they also make great holiday gifts or party favors! Gently place Easy Divinity candies in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers, and tie with a colorful ribbon for a festive favor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 16h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Home Style Fluffy White Frosting Mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup boiling water
1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar (4 cups)
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • Place dry frosting mix, corn syrup, vanilla and boiling water in bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Mix on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 5 to 7 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until stiff peaks form. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in nuts. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake 5 minutes; remove from oven. Slide parchment paper with candies from cookie sheet onto cooling rack. Let stand about 4 hours on parchment paper or until tops of candies feel firm. Remove candies from parchment paper, using small icing spatula to loosen edges if needed. Turn candies over, and place bottom sides up on cooling racks. Allow candies to dry at least 12 hours. Store in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERMINT DIVINITY



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Categories     Candy

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
Serves 16
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup peppermint candy (crushed)
Hot water (a sprinkle, if necessary)

Steps:

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Tools: Electric mixer Sauce pan Candy thermometer Wax paper Ziploc® Container Directions 1. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer to form very stiff peaks. 2. In a sauce pan stir sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and water together until sugar is dissolved. 3. Using a candy thermometer to measure the temperature, bring sugar mixture to a boil to achieve hard ball stage (290 degrees F.). 4. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg whites while beating with electric mixer. 5. Beat combined mixture for about 5 minutes until stiff. (Mixture should hold its shape when dropped by a spoon onto wax paper. If mixture becomes too stiff, add a tiny bit of hot water.) 6. Using a tablespoon, drop mixture onto wax paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint. 7. Store candy in layers, between wax paper, in an airtight Ziploc® Container and refrigerate if you have high humidity.

PEPPERMINT DIVINITY



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From Country Living. I made my first divinity this Christmas and can't wait to make more. This Peppermint version sounds like a good option for that second try. Note: Have everything ready before you start because once the candy reaches temperature it will immediately begin to harden.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 36 pieces, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
6 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • Oil a 9x9 inch pan and a spoon and set aside.
  • Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan with 3/4 cup water and cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 20 minutes.
  • Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks in a large bowl using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed.
  • Reduce speed to medium and slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg whites.
  • Add the peppermint and continue to beat until the mixture is very thick and fluffy, about 12 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer to the prepared pan and smooth using the back of teh oiled spoon.
  • Dot the Divinity surface with red food coloring and drag a skewer through to create a marbled effect.
  • Let stand at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours. Slice into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Sugar 24.8, Protein 0.3

PEPPERMINT DIVINITY RECIPE



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Provided by NancyW

Number Of Ingredients 1

2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup finely chopped hard peppermint candies or candy canes, divided

Steps:

  • Step 1 Stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan; attach a candy thermometer to side of pan. Place pan over medium-high, and cook, gently stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Once sugar syrup is clear and thickened, cook, undisturbed, until thermometer reaches 255°F (hard-ball stage), about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Step 2 Place egg whites in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high, and beat until egg whites are thick and stiff and able to hold a soft peak. Step 3 With mixer running on low speed, carefully pour hot syrup down side of bowl into beaten egg whites, pouring slowly and steadily. Use only the syrup that pours easily out of pan into bowl (no need to scrape pan). (Expect steam and the aroma of egg whites cooking in the syrup's heat.) Step 4 Increase speed to high, and continue beating until syrup is well incorporated into egg whites. Stop just long enough to scrape down sides of bowl, and add vanilla. Continue beating on high speed until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and shine and is thick enough to hold its shape rather than pool into a puddle, 6 to 10 minutes. Step 5 Add 1⁄2 cup chopped peppermint candy, and beat on medium speed just until evenly combined. Remove bowl from mixer, and use 2 spoons to quickly scoop out small balls of candy (about 1 tablespoon each), placing them on prepared baking sheets; don't allow candies to touch. Step 6 Garnish candies quickly with remaining 1⁄4 cup chopped peppermint. Let divinity cool, undisturbed, until set with a matte finish, 1 to 2 hours. Step 7 Carefully transfer candies to an airtight container or candy tin, placing parchment paper or wax paper between layers and handling candies gently.

PEPPERMINT DIVINITY



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This is just a twist on a traditional divinity. A couple of tips I'd like to give are, don't make this in humid weather it will not set. Another tip is, make sure to stop mixing as the gloss on the candy goes away. Lastly, an ice pack aroound the bottom of the mixing bowls speeds up the mixing process and saves your mixer some torture. You will be very surprised by how many people get excited when you show up with divinity.

Provided by TheBlissfulBaker

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 24 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup of finely crushed candy cane
3 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large (about 1 gallon) pot mix together the sugar, salt, water and corn syrup.
  • Cook to a boil and 250 degrees or hard ball stage. You can stir as it somes to a boil of just once in awhile as it comes to a boil. I've never had a problem doing it either way.
  • While this mixture is boiling beat the egg whites to stiff peaks in your mixer.
  • When your boiling sugar mixture is ready very very slowly pour and mix it into the egg mixture in a slow stream on medium speed until it is all inches.
  • Let this mix for two mintues and then bring the speed down to slow and add it the extract and food coloring.
  • Continue mixing and a medium high speed until the candy starts to lose it's gloss and thicken up.
  • Turn off mixer and drop spoonfuls onto wax paper or a greased surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7, Sodium 63.7, Carbohydrate 40.7, Sugar 35.9, Protein 0.6

Tips:

- To make the peppermint divinity, you will need a candy thermometer. This will help you to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. - Use fresh peppermint extract for the best flavor. - If you don't have a marble slab, you can use a large baking sheet instead. - Butter your hands before handling the divinity. This will prevent it from sticking to your skin. - Work quickly when shaping the divinity. It will start to set up quickly. - Store the peppermint divinity in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Peppermint divinity is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion. It is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. With a little patience, you can create a beautiful and tasty candy that everyone will love.

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