Description
Sweet Southern divinity candy whispers nostalgic memories of holiday kitchens. Marshmallow-like clouds of sugary perfection melt delicately, inviting you to savor classic Southern comfort in each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (500 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a precise sugar solution by combining sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium flame without stirring, monitoring until it reaches precisely 250°F on a candy thermometer, representing the hard ball stage.
- Simultaneously, whip egg whites using an electric mixer at high speed until they form sturdy, glossy peaks with defined structure.
- Carefully stream the scorching sugar syrup into the whipped egg whites, continuously beating at high velocity to maintain consistent integration and prevent sugar crystallization.
- Introduce vanilla extract and continue aggressive whipping, transforming the mixture into a dense, glossy confection that maintains its shape when dolloped from a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes of consistent beating.
- Gently incorporate chopped pecans, folding delicately to distribute evenly throughout the luminous candy mixture without deflating the aerated base.
- Gracefully deposit spoonfuls of the divinity onto parchment-lined baking sheets, allowing natural air circulation to gradually solidify the candies at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Transfer the completed divinity to an hermetic container, preserving its delicate texture and ensuring optimal freshness for up to one week at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Humidity Matters: High moisture in the air can prevent divinity from setting properly, so choose a dry day for making this candy.
- Precision is Key: Use a reliable candy thermometer to accurately reach the hard ball stage at 250F, ensuring the perfect texture.
- Beating Technique: Continuously beat the mixture until it loses its shine and becomes thick enough to hold its shape, which typically takes 5-7 minutes.
- Nut Variations: Swap pecans with toasted almonds or walnuts for a different flavor profile, or omit nuts entirely for a classic vanilla divinity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg