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A timeless Southern candy made with whipped egg whites and hot sugar syrup — light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Easy Divinity Candy

A timeless Southern candy made with whipped egg whites and hot sugar syrup — light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • candy thermometer
  • Stand mixer with whisk attachment (or a strong hand mixer)
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • Two spoons for shaping

Method
 

  1. Toast nuts if desired; set aside.
  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan; boil to 260°F.
  3. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while mixing.
  5. Beat until thick and glossy (7–10 minutes).
  6. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
  7. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment; cool until set.

Notes

Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.