Walnut Divinity
Indulge in the classic, cloud-like sweetness of Walnut Divinity—a timeless candy recipe that melts in your mouth with every bite. This homemade treat combines light, airy egg white meringue with the rich crunch of chopped walnuts, creating the perfect harmony of textures. A simple mixture of granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water is cooked to the ideal hard-ball stage, then beaten into fluffy egg whites for a delicately sweet, marshmallow-like base. Infused with vanilla and studded with walnuts, this recipe makes a stunning addition to holiday platters, gift boxes, or any dessert table. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, you’ll have 24 beautiful confections that are as impressive as they are irresistible. Perfect for candy-making beginners and experts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Cold water
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and cold water.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard ball stage). This will take around 10-15 minutes.
While the syrup is cooking, place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and beat with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Once the sugar syrup reaches 260°F, remove it from heat. Gradually pour the hot syrup in a thin stream into the beaten egg whites while continuing to beat on medium speed.
After all the syrup has been incorporated, increase the mixer speed to high. Beat the mixture until it loses its glossiness and begins to hold shape, about 8-10 minutes.
Quickly fold in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts using a spatula.
Using two spoons, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the divinity onto the prepared baking sheet. Work quickly, as the mixture will stiffen as it cools.
Let the divinity cool and set at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours.
Once firm, store the Walnut Divinity in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.3 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 582.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*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.
