Divinity Recipe
Fluffy egg whites are whipped and sweetened to create a beautiful meringue, chopped pecans are folded in, then all that's left is for them to harden to become a light, delightful treat that will blow your mind!
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup nuts (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook this while stirring constantly over a low heat until dissolved. Once everything has dissolved, let it cook some more without stirring until the candy reaches 260°F.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Continue beating and slowly pour in the hot syrup in a very thin stream until all of it has been added. This will likely take about 10 minutes total. Add the vanilla and mix that in until the mixture becomes stiff, and can hold its shape. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Butter a spoon or spatula, and drop tablespoon sized spoonfuls of the mixture onto a waxed paper line sheet pan or flat surface. Allow this to harden for 13 hours at room temperature, only turning the candies over once, halfway through. Once firm, you can store them and enjoy!
Notes
Moisture - Unfortunately, with these candies, they are susceptible to losing their shape due to humidity and moisture in the air. If you live in a humid area, and your home is humid, this recipe might not work unless you have a dry area to keep them in. If it is humid, and you still want to make them, these candies may require you to beat the mixture 3-5 minutes longer than normal to help them hold their shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 2piecesCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.