Nutty Divinity
Light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this nutty divinity is a classic holiday treat that’s sure to impress! With its delicate sweetness and fluffy texture, this old-fashioned candy comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you enjoy it with crunchy pecans or leave it plain, each bite is a taste of pure nostalgia!
Servings 25 pieces
Calories 93kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- dash of salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix sugar, corn syrup, water and salt over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan.
- Boil the mixture until it reaches 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer or until a small amount of mixture dropped into ice water holds it's shape, but flattens when pressed.
- Beat eggs whites on high until stiff peaks form. Continue beating while slowly pouring hot syrup into egg whites.
- Add the vanilla and beat mixture until no longer glossy (this can take anywhere from 6-10 minutes).
- At this point, mixture should be able to hold its shape. Stir in chopped nuts (I made half of my candies with nuts and half without).
- Drop scoops of mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper.
- Allow divinity to harden (this may take several hours) and then place in an airtight container.
Notes
I recommend not making this recipe if the weather is humid. The divinity will not set with extra humidity in the air.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
