Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy Recipe – A Southern Classic for Everyone
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Serves
- 40
- Calories
- 35 kcal
- Protein
- 0.50 g
- Carbs
- 4.00 g
- Fat
- 2.00 g
Ingredients
- 3 cupsgranulated sugar
- ½ cuplight corn syrup
- ½ cupwater
- ⅛ teaspoonsalt
- 3 wholeegg whites
- 1 cupchopped pecans
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and measure out all ingredients.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the syrup reaches 260°F.
- 3
When the syrup reaches about 240°F, begin whipping the egg whites on high speed in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 4
With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg whites. Once all the syrup is in, increase to medium-high and beat for 5–6 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy and slightly dull in appearance.
- 5
Add the pecans and vanilla extract. Mix just until combined.
- 6
Quickly scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared pans using the sprayed spoons. Work quickly as the candy sets fast.
- 7
Let cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.