Divinity candy is an old-fashioned Southern recipe made from granulated sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and vanilla. It is soft, airy, and sweet. The texture is unlike other candies, which makes it unique. It’s a popular treat to make for Christmas and is usually shared with loved ones and friends. Learn how to make it with House of Nash Eats‘ recipe.
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Making divinity candy is not as hard as you think. As long as you have a candy thermometer on hand, it will be easy! Not a fan of pecans? Not a problem! You can choose whatever mix-ins you prefer, like cherries, coconut, dried cranberries, peppermint sticks, or different kinds of nuts. If you want to add color to the candies, just add a few drops of food coloring.
Here’s another candy recipe for you to try: Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Candy
Homemade Divinity Candy Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 2 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
How to Make Divinity Candy
Step 1:
Start by lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2:
Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt. Mix and cook just until the mixture starts to boil, stirring occasionally. Place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan. Continue cooking without stirring until the thermometer reads 260F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3:
While cooking, add the egg whites to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Switch to paddle attachment.
Step 4:
Once the sugar mixture reaches 260F, turn off the heat. Very slowly pour over the egg whites while mixing at high speed. It should be poured in a thin, steady stream for about 2 minutes.
Step 5:
Continue beating at high speed for another 5 to 8 minutes. To test if it’s ready, drop a small spoonful onto the parchment paper. If it holds its shape in a nice mound with nice swirls on top or melts down into a puddle, it is ready.
Step 6:
Add the vanilla and chopped pecans. Mix well.
Step 7:
Spray two spoons with cooking spray. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet, using the other spoon to scrape it. Make sure to work quickly.
Step 8:
Let it set before serving. You can store it for up to 5 days in an air-tight container.
Homemade Divinity Candy Recipe
