DIVINITY, OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CANDY

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You MUST have a heavy duty stand mixer to make this. It is my absolute all time favorite Christmas candy. Please make sure your walnuts are very fresh. This is a delicate candy and any off taste in the nuts will ruin it. 3 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 2/3 c. water 2 egg whites 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped nuts Bring sugar, corn syrup, salt and water to a boil. Cook to hard ball stage, (250-265 F) wiping any crystals from side of pan from time to time. While syrup is boiling, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Very slowly pour a thin stream of syrup into the stiff egg whites keeping mixer at med high speed for as long as possible, reducing speed to med as mixture thickens. Add Vanilla Continue beating until mixture is very thick and loses its gloss. Stir in nuts with spoon. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Can be refrigerated. I have never tried to freeze Divinity, it has never lasted long enough.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup water
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, corn syrup, salt and water to a boil.
  • Cook to hard ball stage, (250-265°F) wiping any crystals from side of pan from time to time. This will take about 10-15 minute.
  • While syrup is boiling, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  • Very slowly pour a thin stream of syrup into the stiff egg whites keeping mixer at med high speed for as long as possible, reducing speed to med as mixture thickens. Add Vanilla.
  • Continue beating until mixture is very thick and loses its gloss. This will take quite a while, maybe 15 min, so be patient. Stir in nuts with spoon. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Can be refrigerated.
  • I have never tried to freeze divinity, it has never lasted long enough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 54.1, Protein 2.1

Mamun Rana
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This candy is so good, I could eat it every day.


Kgomo Godfrey
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Hafez Kausar Hamed
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Rakibul Limon
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candy didn't turn out at all. It was a complete disaster.


Md Soheb ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my candy didn't turn out right. It was too hard and brittle.


Zack Llewellyn
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This divinity candy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


SK SABIRBOOS
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced candy maker. But it turned out great! The candy was easy to make and it was delicious.


Cristina Orosco
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this candy again and again.


FA Fahim Ahamed Fahi
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I'm not a huge fan of divinity candy, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! It's the best divinity candy I've ever had.


Harley Padilla
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This candy is so delicious! I love the way it melts in my mouth. It's perfect for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat.


Mohamed Elmoshy
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I've made this divinity candy several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


NOORI SECURITY servuce GmbH
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This divinity candy is a delightful treat that brings back memories of Christmases past. The texture is light and fluffy, and the flavor is sweet and decadent. I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's wor