How to make it

  • Cook first 4 ingredients in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves and a candy thermometer registers 248° (about 15 minutes). Remove syrup mixture from heat.
  • Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Pour half of hot syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly at high speed, about 5 minutes.
  • Cook remaining half of syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 272° (about 4 to 5 minutes). Slowly pour hot syrup and vanilla extract over egg white mixture, beating constantly at high speed until mixture holds its shape (about 6 to 8 minutes). Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  • Drop mixture quickly by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased wax paper. Garnish, if desired. Cool.
  • Tip: Use blender with wide space between edge and beaters, pour syrup into mix near beaters not down side of bowl. When spooning work FAST it sets up fast.

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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    love this great candy thanks high5
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    " It was excellent "
    rosemaryblue ate it and said...
    Very good recipe. Love divinity! Near Christmas, I always seize the cold dry day to make it. So divine. Guess that's why it is called "Divinity"!! :)
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    " It was excellent "
    m2googee ate it and said...
    Love to eat divinity; as if the humidity is agreeing like to make it!! 5
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  • babskitchen 16 years ago
    I've never made divinity before but want to try this recipe. I've bookmarked it. Thanks!
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