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Homemade Divinity Candy
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Homemade Divinity Candy Just Like Grandma Made

Experience pure nostalgia with this classic Homemade Divinity Candy recipe! Learn how to make fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth divinity with optional walnuts, just like Grandma did. Perfect for holiday baking or a special treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • candy thermometer
  • waxed paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, stop stirring and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
  3. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard-ball stage). Do not stir during this time.
  4. While the sugar mixture is cooking, beat the egg whites with salt in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  5. Once the sugar mixture reaches 260°F, remove it from the heat.
  6. Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over the beaten egg whites, beating constantly with an electric mixer.
  7. Continue to beat until the mixture becomes thick and starts to lose its gloss. This may take 5-10 minutes.
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts (if using).
  9. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  10. Let the divinity candy cool completely until set.
  11. Store in an airtight container.