Divinity
Description
This divinity recipe combines sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and vanilla to make a fluffy, nougat-like candy that's perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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2 2/3 cups white sugar
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2/3 cup light corn syrup
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1/2 cup water
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2 egg whites
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Gather all your ingredients.
2
Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; stir continuously until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
3
Beat egg whites in a 1 1/2-quart glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.
4
Continue to beat while slowly pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites
5
Add vanilla; beat until mixture holds its shape and begins to lose its gloss. Fold in walnuts.
6
Drop from a greased spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature, turning candy over once, until the outside of candy is firm, at least 12 hours. Store in an airtight container.