Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup hot water ¼ teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutrition Info
- 114.3 caloriescarbohydrate: 29.3 gcholesterol: : -fat: : -fiber: : -protein: 0.4 gsaturatedFat: : -servingSize: -sodium: 44.3 mgsugar: 24.7 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy
Directions
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In a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. Remove from heat.
Just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. Increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla, continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. For a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.