4 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup ¾ cup water 3 egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Additional pecan halves for garnish optional
INGREDIENTS
1
Heat the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil without stirring until the sugar reaches hard ball stage, or 260 degrees F, on a candy thermometer. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
2
While the sugar is boiling, beat the egg whites at medium speed until stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment on your mixer. With the mixer running, add the sugar mixture in a slow and steady stream.
3
Once all the sugar has been added, continue to beat the egg whites until the whites have lost their glossy sheen and the mixture holds a shape, about 10-15 minutes.
4
Add the vanilla and chopped pecans. Mix on low speed until the pecans are evenly incorporated throughout the divinity.
5
Spoon heaping tablespoons of divinity candy onto waxed or parchment paper. Top each piece of candy with a pecan half. Allow the divinity to dry at room temperature for a minimum of two hours, up to 24 hours.
Yield
1 piece
calories
40 kcal per serving
caRBS
10 g per serving
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