This divinity recipe is a tasty candy (like our Homemade Turtles) we traditionally make around the holidays! It reminds me of our Meringue Cookies and is simply divine!
Why We Love This Old Fashioned Candy!
Divinity can be found in many places but is a well-known southern recipe typically made during the Christmas season. It’s an easy recipe to add to your traditions if you haven’t already! We finally mastered how to make this nougat candy and fell in love with it too. Here’s why we think you’ll love it:
Unique + Nostalgic. Christmas candies are a fun addition to gift plates or a holiday spread. It also brings back a lot of nostalgia when we make it for others. Easy. This treat comes together quickly! A classic. We make this recipe every year because it is a classic, and because it’s so delicious.
Ingredients
egg whites – Be sure there isn’t even a speck of yolk otherwise the egg whites won’t whip correctly. granulated sugar water light corn syrup vanilla extract – or almond extract for a different flavor. chopped pecans – or place a pecan half on top of each dollop of divinity before baking.
Start With Simple Syrup
Finish the Candy
Storing Info
STORE. Allow the divinity candy recipe to cool completely before storing. Store it in an airtight container (and moisture-free environment), otherwise, it will either dry out due to air exposure or become slimy due to moisture. Line the container with wax paper to help maintain proper moisture as well as use it to separate each layer of candy. At room temperature, or in the fridge, it will keep for up to 2 weeks. FREEZE. When stored properly in the freezer it can last for 6+ months. Remove from the container to thaw before eating.
Test the mixture by dropping a spoonful onto the pan. If it starts to spread, keep beating the mixture. If it holds its shape, then it’s ready, and stop beating it.
Work quickly. If you cannot scoop the divinity fast enough onto the cookie sheets and the candy starts hardening, add a little bit of hot water (around two teaspoons), and beat it again until it’s the right texture. The rest should be scooped with no problem. Grainy texture. If not mixed well the sugar won’t dissolve properly.
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