Perfect Divinity Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"This delicious recipe came from my sis in law and turns out perfectly every time and is soo easy to make! I get many requests for this recipe."

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Ready In:
35mins

Ingredients:
7
Serves:

40

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ingredients

  • 2 12 cups sugar
  • 12 cup light corn syrup
  • 12 cup water
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup cherries (optional)

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directions

  • In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
  • Cook to hardball stage, (260 degrees), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
  • Meanwhile, as temperature of syrup reaches 250 degrees, beat egg white till stiff peaks form.
  • When syrup reaches 260 degrees, very gradually add the syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed with electric mixer.
  • Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped nuts or cherries, if desired.
  • Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper, swirling the top of each piece.
  • Let cool.

Questions & Replies

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  1. How long can you keep it and can you use marachino cherries

    jor86917

  2. So I’ve attempted to make divinity so many times and can not get it right! The first few times it was to soft and would be like a dollar pancake when I was done spooning it out on the wax paper. Now I’ve made it 4 times and it seems fine until I spoon it out then it’s rock hard. So I thought I was mixing it to long so I’ve backed off and it’s still to hard. I don’t understand why people say to whip it until no more gloss...I feel like I whip it to long still waiting on the gloss to go away and then it’s to hard. The only time the gloss goes away is after I’ve already whipped it to long. I’ve whipped for 3-4 mins and that’s not long enough I whip for 4-5 mins and it’s rock hard. The taste is always good but the texture is too hard. Someone please help me!?!?

    achawkins8926

  3. Posted under reviews, just finished this recipe, looks too shiny. Will it cool firm, or do I have to start over?

    barbaragraham1

  4. Every time I make this it comes out way too thin. Is there an adjustment to the recipe to compensate for this? I use the exact measurements, and tried increasing temp to 265° and that did not help. I have a stand mixer, dribble slowly. I made 2 batches tonight and both are way too thin.

    SteveInAZ

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Reviews

  1. Very good! Turns out everytime! Just a hint to make spooning it easier. Have a cup of cold water ready and dip your metal spoon in it when scooping it. Slides right off. (My Grandma taught me this)

    Sweet Desire

  2. I love Divinity! My granny and I make it every Christmas and instead of stirring in the nuts we place a singel pecan on each one which makes it very pretty! This recipe is a good one!! I have one small change though, I decreased the sugar to 2 cups because my first batch was very stiff. My second batch was perfect! Like little pillows of goodness! My granny also says never to make it on a rainy day, too much humidity!

  3. Yummy! Just like my Auntie used to make. I used my Kitchen Aid and only needed to beat it at the 8 speed for about 3 minutes. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly.

    Mom_to_2_Boys

  4. Just want to say to people who think you can't make divinity when it is humid, you can. When it's raining outside just reduce the amount of water in the recipe by about a tablespoon. Also, I remember from childhood, just spreading it out in a sheet pan and slicing it into squares. Doesn't look as pretty but is much easier and tastes just as good.

    Belahn

  5. This is my first experience with divinity, and it turned out spectacular! I love the tip another reader gave; beat until the mixture is no longer glossy. The other great tip is dip your metal spoon in cold water if it's getting to sticky to drop easily.

    mzcolette

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Tweaks

  1. Please tell novices that they need to mix until no longer glossy. I almost doubled the recommended time, but this batch turned out great. Also, the tip about the wet spoon is good one.

    Amy M.

  2. I omitted 1/2 cup of sugar and used peppermint oil instead of vanilla.

    leeannjmcmahon

  3. My daughter and I made this recipe for divinity today and it turned out great! I switched beaters from my whipping beater to the regular beater after the egg whites were beaten before gradually adding the syrup. I had a sink full of hot soapy water waiting for the pan, mixing bowl and untensils and clean up was a breeze too! It is truly perfect divinty and I am very pleased.

    Ktsmom430

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FAQs

Why is my divinity not fluffy? ›

There could be several reasons that your divinity did not turn out fluffy: The syrup was not at the right temperature when it was added to the egg whites. The egg white and syrup mixture was not beaten long enough. The humidity was too high.

What to do with failed divinity? ›

You can sometimes correct a divinity fail. If it is too stiff, add very hot water, beating in a half tablespoon at a time until it reaches a fluffy consistency. If it is too thin and does not set, try adding 1/2 tablespoon at a time of powdered sugar until it thickens.

Why is my divinity chewy? ›

Divinity is a nougat-like sugar candy that is aerated with egg-white foam. It's a cross between a meringue and a candy, and can be soft and chewy, or hard and crunchy depending on temperature and ratio of sugar syrup to egg whites.

Does divinity need to be refrigerated? ›

Divinity candy can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. If you are storing divinity candy in the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature before cutting it into squares.

Why does divinity fail? ›

You can't make it if it is "too" humid or if it's raining. The moisture in the air will keep the candy from setting and drying properly.

Why is my divinity runny? ›

And don't try making divinity when the humidity is above 60%. No matter how long you beat the mixture, it will remain too runny to form into mounds.

Can you over mix divinity? ›

Beat until candy holds its shape, 5-6 minutes. (Do not overmix or candy will get stiff and crumbly.)

Why is my divinity not hardening? ›

If your divinity candy fails to harden, add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and beat again. Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes. This will absorb more moisture and will allow your sweet treat to harden. If you want your divinity candy to soften up a bit add hot water a tablespoon at a time and beat it again.

Why does humidity affect divinity? ›

High humidity hastens the breakdown of sugar as it cools. Once the candy has cooled to the point where it can no longer evaporate moisture, it can actually begin to reabsorb moisture. This produces a softer product than may be desirable.”

What if my divinity is too dry? ›

How To Handle Overly Dry Divinity. If you find that your Divinity candy has turned out too dry (left hand side of image above), work as quickly as possible to spoon the pieces out onto the parchment paper. Let the candy sit out just until it has cooled and then immediately transfer to an air tight container.

What is the shelf life of divinity? ›

Product Care and Storage
ProductShelf Life
Divinity Rounds2 weeks
Divinity Bars8 weeks
Gummi items24 weeks
Fudge (all flavors)4 weeks
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Can divinity go bad? ›

Divinity will be best when eaten within two weeks. After that it will harden too much and won't be as delectable. Store at room temperature in an airtight container or you can freeze up to two months.

Why is my divinity glossy? ›

Tests to Make Sure the Divinity is Done

If the candy falls back into the bowl in ribbons that immediately merge back into themselves, the divinity is not done and you need to keep beating. Eventually, the divinity candy will lose it's glossiness and sheen and stop being so sticky, which means it's ready.

What's the difference between fudge and divinity? ›

Typically known as "divinity," this fudge is unlike your average. This is because it's a fluffy white or artificially tinted fudge. Whereas traditional fudge is made from your usual baking ingredients (sugar, butter, milk and cream) -- divinity is created out of sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and artificial flavoring.

Does divinity freeze well? ›

Yes, divinity can be frozen for up to one year! Flash freeze the candy for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature.

Why did my divinity go flat? ›

Extremely humid days can cause Divinity to become too moist. In other words, fall flat and be too sticky.

Why is my divinity crumbly? ›

Beat until candy holds its shape, 5-6 minutes. (Do not overmix or candy will get stiff and crumbly.)

Why can't you make divinity on a rainy day? ›

Because of the high sugar content, divinity needs dry air to dry itself. On high humidity days, the divinity will absorb moisture from the air. This means the divinity will have a gooey texture to it.

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