Easy Divinity is a marshmallow textured homemade candy filled with pecans and made with just a few ingredients. Try my Original Fantasy Fudge recipe for another sweet holiday treat.
Easy Divinity
Is it marshmallow? Is it fudge? Actually, divinity is a candy that has the texture of a marshmallow, although there are no marshmallows used in the recipe. It’s also similar to fudge, but still so different. (Is that clear enough😉 ?) If you have never tried divinity, this is an easy recipe to give a try and a taste!
Easy Divinity Ingredients
Corn Syrup: Corn syrup is an important ingredient in candy recipes, including this one. It is processed from cornstarch and gives the candy a smooth, glossy texture. It also keeps it from being grainy.
Pecans: Finely chop the pecans before adding them to the candy. If you prefer, you could add walnuts instead.
Candy Thermometer: Yes, I know this is not an ingredient, but it is just as important when it comes to this recipe. A candy thermometer, also known as a deep-fry thermometer or sugar thermometer, is used to measure the temperature of a sugar solution. It is definitely an important tool to have when making candy.
How to Store Divinity
Store the set candy in an airtight container for up to a week. Place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking!
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Easy Divinity
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups (533 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (227 g) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (118 g) water
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (105 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 260°F (about 25 minutes).
- When the sugar mixture is close to 260°F, add egg whites to bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- With the mixer still on high speed, slowly pour the heated sugar mixture into the bowl of beaten egg whites. Beat until the mixture holds its shape (6-8 minutes), scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in the vanilla and finely chopped pecans. Spray 2 spoons with nonstick cooking spray. Use one spoon to push the candy off the other spoon onto the lined baking sheet.
- Let the divinity set for about an hour before serving.
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This recipe was inspired by Six Sisters’ Stuff Easy Divinity recipe.
Love your recipes. They always turn out so good and tasty.
So I tried the recipe but my KitchenAid started slowing down after about 7-8 minutes. I stopped mixing after 10 minutes as I don’t think it would have made it to the full 15-20 minutes required. The end result was great flavor, but not as light and airy in consistency. Any suggestions for next time?
This is the easiest divinity! I hadn’t made any in 25-30 years but wanted to try this. After whipping the egg whites I switched to the paddle attachment and beat in the hot sugar mix and about 4-5 minutes. WOW!!! Really, it only took 4-5 minutes.
So, after my experience with the first batch and being able to beat the mixture only 4-5 minutes there must be something I did wrong. I beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, turned off the mixer and checked the temp. It was a tiny bit under 260. Turned the mixer back on and slowly poured in the hot sugar. As soon as I saw that it was setting up fast I changed to the paddle and finished. The candy wasn’t very soft and airy but was good.
See’S Candy has a white chocolate covered divinity, could I did these?
I don’t think the divinity would last a week around here….lol…..
Can this recipe be made without nuts? My husband likes it plain (he’s nuts lol)
lol yes, you can
That’s how I like it also, just plain no nuts and it turns out so good.
Love the recipes
Can you use artificial whites?
Can a hand mixer be used? Don’t have a stand mixer.