Perfect Divinity
Delight your taste buds with Perfect Divinity, a classic Southern candy that's as light and airy as a cloud. This easy-to-make confection combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and egg whites to create a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s ideal for holidays, gifts, or any sweet craving. With a delicate vanilla essence and the option to fold in crunchy chopped pecans, every bite offers an irresistible balance of flavor and texture. The recipe’s step-by-step technique, including careful syrup cooking and whipping to stiff peaks, ensures a flawless finish every time. Serve these beautifully sculpted candies as part of a dessert platter or pack them into decorative tins for a heartfelt gift. Perfect Divinity is the ultimate indulgence for candy lovers, offering a timeless charm and a heavenly sweetness that will impress all who try it.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Pecans (optional, chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, and set it aside. This is where the divinity will cool and set.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, and salt. Stir to combine, and then heat the mixture over medium heat.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan, making sure it does not touch the bottom. Heat the mixture until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage), stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
While the sugar syrup is cooking, place the egg whites in a clean, grease-free mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
Once the sugar syrup has reached 250°F, carefully and slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites while the mixer is running on medium speed. Be sure to pour in a thin, steady stream to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Increase the mixer to high speed, and beat the mixture until it becomes thick, holds its shape, and loses its glossy appearance. This can take 5-7 minutes. The mixture should still be warm but not overly hot to the touch.
Add the vanilla extract and chopped pecans (if using), and fold them gently into the mixture using a spatula.
Working quickly, use two spoons to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture becomes too stiff to work with, you can add a few drops of hot water and stir until it loosens slightly.
Allow the divinity to cool and set at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Once firm, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.9 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 491.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
