HOLIDAY DIVINITY
Take one bite of this Southern classic, and you'll see why its name supposedly originated from the word 'divine'! Divinity candy is nougat-like confection that typically has mix-ins like dried fruit and nuts. For a festive holiday version, candied cherries, candied citron, and pecans were chosen to be folded into the light clouds of meringue. Note that the nougat mixture will need at least 8 hours to dry until it is sliceable, so plan accordingly.
Provided by Sarah Carey
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield About 50 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a 9 1/2‐by‐12 1/2‐inch rimmed baking sheet (also called quarter‐sheet pan) with cooking spray. Line with parchment; spray parchment.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring, just until sugar has dissolved, then cook until syrup reaches 250°F (firm ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. If peaks form before syrup reaches 250°F, reduce speed and keep mixer running on low.
- Reduce speed to medium and add syrup in a slow, steady stream (taking care not to hit whisk or side of bowl). Add vanilla. Increase speed to high and continue to beat until mixture is very thick and begins to lose its gloss, 10 to 20 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied fruit. Scrape mixture into prepared pan, using hands sprayed with cooking spray to press in evenly.
- Let stand until fully set and dry on top, at least 8 hours. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into 3/4‐by‐3‐inch pieces. Store in a single layer on parchment‐lined baking sheets, wrapped in plastic, at room temperature up to 1 week.
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Lima Aktar
[email protected]This divinity candy is perfect for the holidays.
Kusum Rajbanshi
[email protected]This divinity candy is so easy to make.
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[email protected]This divinity candy is amazing!
Mike Miramontes
[email protected]This divinity candy is delicious, but it's a little too rich for me.
Odai Atmeh
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the divinity candy to set. I ended up having to cook it for a little longer than the recipe said.
Nams LTBK
[email protected]This divinity candy is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Adu Derrick
[email protected]I love this divinity candy. It's so light and airy, and it just melts in your mouth.
Jessica Dennis
[email protected]This divinity candy is the perfect holiday treat. It's sweet, creamy, and absolutely delicious.
Abigail Ndoro
[email protected]I've never made divinity candy before, but this recipe made it so easy. The candy turned out perfect and it was a big hit with my family.
Ahsan Aqeel
[email protected]This divinity candy is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it's a no-bake recipe.
Khaki Banda
[email protected]This divinity candy is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it melts in your mouth. I love the combination of the chocolate and the nuts.
Muhammed Musa
[email protected]This divinity candy is delicious, but it's a little too rich for me. I think I'll try making it with a lighter type of chocolate next time.
Md Masud Chowdhury
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the divinity candy to set. I ended up having to cook it for a little longer than the recipe said. But once it finally set, it tasted great.
Albert Lea
[email protected]This divinity candy is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try making it with a little less sugar next time.
Keisia Riddle
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my divinity candy turned out perfectly. It was so light and fluffy, and it melted in my mouth. I can't wait to make it again.
Shane Fritts
[email protected]This divinity candy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it doesn't require any special equipment or ingredients. I'll be making it again and again.
Luis Alcantar
[email protected]I've made divinity candy for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were perfect. The candy turned out smooth, creamy, and absolutely divine.
Scott Norcross
[email protected]This divinity recipe was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone raved about how delicious and melt-in-your-mouth it was. I'll definitely be making it again for future gatherings.