Divinity candy is an old fashioned Southern confection made from egg whites, corn syrup, and sugar. You will love the sweet soft texture of this classic holiday treat that is perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors. The chewy and delicious flavors of divinity has been a favorite for generations! Everyone is calling their Grandma for this recipe because of their childhood memories. I love old family recipes that are nostalgic like my Grandmas’s pumpkin pie, these Christmas cookies, and the very best fudge!
What Is Divinity Candy?
The unique texture of divinity candy is a combination of several treats. It’s smooth like fudge, airy like a marshmallow, but chewy like taffy. I love these cute little soft candies that look like snow caps. Customizable add-ins like nuts, extracts, and crushed candy canes make this treat fun and versatile. It’s sweetness is heavenly and simply divine! Every bite of this vintage candy melts in your mouth. Divinity candy is the perfect holiday treat because it’s small in size, but loaded with sweetness. I love to make fudge during the holidays for the same reason. It’s small, sweet, and the best treat for giving! You’ll want to make my vanilla fudge, peanut butter fudge, or my amazing egg nog fudge. I love all of the different flavors you can make with fudge.
Ingredients Needed For Divinity Candy
It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this indulgent treat. Divinity candy is deliciously sweet with added nuts for texture, so have fun with the add-ins. Most of the ingredients you most likely will have on hand. Just be sure to have the add-ins of your choosing and you are set!
Granulated Sugar: Lots of sweetness in this recipe!Water: Helps in the boiling process of the candy.Light Corn Syrup: Sweet corn syrup is essential in this recipe.Egg Whites: Make sure the eggs are room temperature before whipping.Salt: Just a little to balance out the sweetness.Vanilla Extract: Adds great flavor to the divinity. Use almond extract or peppermint extract.Pecans: I like pecans, but other nuts would be delicious!
Divinity Candy Recipe
Making homemade divinity candy can be intimidated, but I walk you through each and every step! You will be so proud of yourself once you see how easy this recipe is to make. Your Grandma most likely made this candy by hand, but a stand mixer will make it much easier for you! So make a big batch and be sure you share the yumminess with friends and family. Everyone will LOVE them!
Cook the Divinity
Shape the Divinity
Use Room Temperature Egg Whites: Cold egg whites will react poorly to the hot sugar. Room temperature eggs whites is a must!Slowly Combine the Sugar and Egg Whites: Adding the hot sugar to the egg whites should be a SLOW process! Don’t add it all in too quickly. Pour a slow steady stream. It should take about 2 minutes to pour the hot liquid over the egg whites.Extracts: Switch out the flavors by using different extracts like almond or peppermint. You can also play around with colors and add food coloring. My kids love when I add color!Nuts: Traditional divinity candy has pecans. You can replace the pecans with another nut, like pistachios or walnuts. The added crunch is delicious!Mold Into Squares: Sometimes I use a disposable aluminum foil pan. Right after I add the extract and nuts, I spread it into an 8×8 inch pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
At Room Temperature: Store divinity candy in airtight container at room temperature. I use parchment paper between layers. Divinity candy can stored and kept at room temperature for up to a week. It’s best to store in a dry place and not to expose your candy to humidity.In the Freezer: You can store your candy long-term. Store the candy in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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