How To make Basic Divinity
2 c White Sugar; Granulated
1/2 c Light Corn Syrup
1/2 c Water
1 pn Salt (1/8 tsp)
2 Egg Whites; Lg
1 t Vanilla Extract
1 c Nuts; Chopped, OR
1 c Cherries; Chopped, OR
1 c Orange Peels; Chopped, Etc.
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NOTE: TO PREWARM A CANDY THERMOMETER, SIMPLE PLACE IT AN A SMALL SAUCE PAN OF COLD WATER AND brING IT TO A BOIL. LET IT SIMMER UNTIL YOU NEED THE THERMOMETER. STEP 1: Prewarm the thermometer; separate the eggs allowing the whites to come to room temperature in a large bowl of an electric mixer. (Return the egg yolks to the refrigerator covering with plastic wrap or water for another recipe.) Fill a glass with ice cubes and water. To make dropped divinities, you will need 2 cookie sheets, topped with greased wax paper. For squares, use a greased and wax paper-lined 8 X 8-inch pan. Measure the sugar, corn syrup, ice water
and salt and dump into a heavy 2-quart saucepan with a tight fitting lid. STEP 2: Dissolve the sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over low heat. Syrup will become clear, gritty sounds will cease, and the spoon will glide smoothly over the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. STEP 3: (OPTIONAL): Cover pan with a square of wax paper and lid, pushing down firmly. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar crystals. (Listen to make sure the pot doesn't boil over. To double-check, remove lid, leaving the wax paper in place.) STEP 4: Wash down any crystals clinging to the sides with a brush dipped in hot water from the thermometer bath. Introduce the prewarmed thermometer. No need to stir. STEP 5: Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. If your mixer is a heavy duty one, you can wait until the bubbles in the syrup become very large and airy before beating the egg whites. Otherwise, do it now when the thermometer registers 240 Degrees F. (115.5 C.). STEP 6: Test the syrup when the thermometer registers 246 degrees F. (119 C.). Continue testing until it reach the firm-ball stage, 246 to 260 degrees F. (119 to 126.5 C.). Syrup will be hard to scrape up in ice water. It will have to be forced into a ball, but once formed, it should hold its shape but give under pressure. Return the thermometer to the hot water bath to soak clean. STEP 7: Dribble the syrup into the egg whites in a slow, steady stream, beating at slow speed. Tilt the syrup pan to get the last drop but do not scrape the pan. Once the syrup is completely incorporated, change to a flat whip if you have one. STEP 8: Have patience and continue beating. The amount of time you spend mixing depends on the power of your mixer. If you have a heavy duty or commercial one, you can go to full speed and make the divinity in less than 5 minutes. With less powerful ones, it can take up to 20 minutes. The important thing is to beat at the highest speed of your mixer. Also if it is a hot and humid day, it will take longer also. STEP 9: Test the divinity. The first and most important test occurs when you lift the beaters. If the candy falls back in ribbons that immediately merge back into the batter, it isn't done. Eventually, a stationary column will form between the beaters and the bowl. Candy will lose its sheen/gloss and stop being sticky; a teaspoonful dropped onto wax paper will hold its shape, even a peak. If you machine is laboring and the candy is not quite there yet, you have two choices: Pour anyway and put into a frost free freezer to set up....or finish by hand. STEP 10: Fold in the flavorings and nuts and/or other optional items using the mixer or if very thick, a wooden spoon. STEP 11: Drop or spread the divinity either on wax paper-covered cookie sheets or the buttered pan. Dripping it by teaspoon is harder work for you but it ripens quicker and is ready to eat sooner. A neat trick is to put the candy into a pastry bag and pipe onto the wax paper. If you spread it in the pan, you will have to wait up to 24 hours before it is ready. But you maybe one of those that think it is better when it is 24 hours old. Score and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in a refrigerator. Makes 1 pound but looks like more. Recipe CANNOT be doubled; it can be frozen but not for extended periods of time.
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Old Fashioned Divinity Fudge-from scratch.
2½ cups of sugar
½ cup of water
½ cup of karo corn syrup
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2½ cups of pecans
Combine sugar, water, and karo in a boiler and cook on medium high heat until it spins a thread. In a mixer beat egg whites and 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. With mixer on high, slowly pour syrup into egg whites. Add vanilla extract and pecans and stir by hand until the candy will hold its shape. Drop by spoonful on freezer paper.
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Old Fashioned Divinity
This time of year I always go back to my family recipes. Today I did just that and am sharing my great Grandma Blanche's Christmas Divinity recipe. This candy became a family favorite and tradition. It has been passed down 4 generations now. I treasure these old recipes and they will always hold a special place in my heart. Let me know what you think about this version and y'all enjoy.
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Ingredients:
2 2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water
2 large egg whites
2/3 cup crushed pecans or walnuts
Stir the sugar, syrup and water over low heat till sugar is dissolved.
Increase to medium heat and bring to a boil.
Keep cooking and do not stir. Bring this to 260°F (hard ball stage).
Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form
Continue beating and slowly stir in the syrup in a slow stream.
Add vanilla and beat till it holds it's shape and has a slightly dull look to it.
Fold in the nuts.
Drop onto lined baking sheet in about 2 tablespoon size drops.
You can place a half pecan on each if you like.
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2 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Garnish: toasted pecan halves
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Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season with a batch (or two!) of pillowy soft homemade divinity candy.
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How To Make Divinity
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Making Divinity
To make divinity, first beat egg whites with an electric stand mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Wash down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan with a brush dipped in hot water.
Boil for about 10 minutes or until mixture reaches hard ball stage, which is 260 degrees on a candy thermometer.
With mixer running at high speed, pour syrup over egg whites in a pencil-size stream.
Add vanilla. And beat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens and mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Stir in pecans.
Quickly drop candy onto wax paper by rounded teaspoonfuls. To make the process a little easier, use one spoon for scooping out the candy and another spoon to scrape the candy from the spoon onto the paper. Let cool completely.
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2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, or up to 1 cup ( optional)
1/2 cup light karo syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites ( room temp)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Reach 260 degrees (F)
Have a pot of HOT water
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