Light and Fluffy Divinity Candy Recipe (2024)

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Light and Fluffy Southern Divinity Candy with bits of pecan is the perfect Christmas holiday candy. Super sweet and fun to eat, this slightly chewy delicious confection takes a little patience but is worth the wait.

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Divinity Candy Recipe

Divinity candy, named because of how “divine” the light and fluffy sugar based candy really is, is a Southern based pecan filled cloud.

Before setting out to make divinity, please note that working with egg whites requires patience. Additionally, the temperature in your home cannot be too humid or hot and because of this, Divinity candy is often a Christmas treat (especially for the South).

If you have never had divinity before, its like a meringue and is considered a classic, old fashioned family treat.

Scroll to the bottom for a printable version of this post, including all measurements and instructions,so you can follow along in your kitchen without being on your phone.

Here is what you need to gather to get started:

  • white sugar
  • corn syrup
  • water
  • salt
  • egg whites
  • chopped pecans or walnuts
  • vanilla

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Divinity Candy Tips

You need to use a large saucepan because at about 225 degrees the mixture begins to triple in size as it boils and bubbles up and can boil over!

You need a candy thermometer because it will take a bit to come to 260 degrees.

I let mine set overnight, but if made in winter, can usually let it set for 4-6 hours to harden.

This takes about 20-25 minutes to make and then time to harden.

Note on shape: This is a recipe that you have to make over and over again and then you’ll perfect the dollop. I am not that great at making a perfect dollop!

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How to make Divinity Candy

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Add sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to a large saucepan and heat on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until a candy thermometer reaches 260 degrees.

*While the mixture above is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

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Remove from heat and slowly stream sugar mixture into egg white mixture while mixer is beating on high speed.

It will take 2-3 minutes to pour the candy into the egg whites.

Continue to beat candy on high for 6 minutes or until mixture holds shape.

Fold in chopped nuts and vanilla and mix well.

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Butter two spoons and drop rounded tablespoons of candy onto prepared parchment sheet.

Let divinity candy set, overnight until dry.

Store in an airtight container.

Makes 20-24 candies.

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Light and Fluffy Divinity Candy

Author Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish


Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 day d 40 minutes mins

Divinity candy is a light and fluffy Southern confection that is a staple for holiday candy desserts and with loads of pecan pieces, a very common confection in the south.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • How to make Divinity Candy

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  • *While the mixture below is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

  • Add sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to a large saucepan and heat on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until a candy thermometer reaches 260 degrees.

  • Remove from heat and slowly stream into egg white mixture while mixer is beating on high speed.

  • It will take 2-3 minutes to pour the cand

  • y into the egg whites.

  • Continue to beat on high for 6 minutes or until mixture holds shape.

  • Fold in chopped nuts and vanilla and mix well.

  • Butter two spoons and drop rounded tablespoons of candy onto prepared parchment sheet.

  • Let divinity candy set, overnight until dry. Store in an airtight container.

  • Makes 20-24 candies.

Notes

Can you freeze Divinity Candy? This candy is made of sugar and egg whites, so its very susceptible to breakage. While you COULD freeze it, I do not recommend it.

How long can you Store Divinity Candy? Typically, if kept dry, 1-2 weeks.

My divinity is not Setting: If its too hot or humid, its difficult for the egg whites to dry and set.

Additional Divinity Tips that may help you while cooking

  1. You need to use a large saucepan because at about 225 degrees the mixture begins to triple in size as it boils and bubbles up and can boil over!
  2. You need a candy thermometer because it will take a bit to come to 260 degrees.
  3. I let mine set overnight, but if made in winter, can usually let it set for 4-6 hours to harden.
  4. This takes about 20-25 minutes to make and then time to harden.
  5. Note on shape: This is a recipe that you have to make over and over again and then you'll perfect the dollop. I am not that great at making a perfect dollup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Sugar: 39g

Nutritional Disclaimer: The nutritional data provided here is auto-calculated and intended for your convenience only. As it’s generated via automation, its accuracy may be compromised. For precise nutritional insight, please compute the values utilizing the actual ingredients in your recipe through your chosen nutrition calculator or application.

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Light and Fluffy Divinity Candy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my divinity not fluffy? ›

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.

What is the difference between divinity candy and nougat? ›

The only difference between making nougat and making Divinity, I saw, was that nougat requires that after blending beaten egg whites without about half of your hard-ball-stage syrup, you heat the rest to near hard-crack before blending it in. So the Divinity process is basically an easier version of the nougat process.

Why is my divinity chewy? ›

Corn Syrup – This is added to stop the sugar from crystalizing giving you a very smooth, chewy texture that's not grainy. Sugar – White granulated sugar is the best for this recipe, avoid brown sugar or it'll affect both the taste and look of the divinity.

Does humidity affect making divinity candy? ›

Consider this: divinity hates humidity. It's best to make divinity on a cool, dry day. If it's humid (over 50%) or rainy, the candy might end up with a more gooey, or grainy texture.

Can you overbeat divinity? ›

If you undercook your syrup, your candy will be sweet puddles. Overcook your syrup, and your candy will too hard to eat. Underbeat your candy and you might have to eat it with a spoon. Overbeat it and could be crunchy and sugary.

What to do when divinity doesn't set up? ›

But if your divinity fails to harden, you can beat in two tablespoons of powdered sugar and allow the mixture to rest a few minutes; if the candy hardens too much, you can blend in hot water a tablespoon at a time until the perfect, fluffy consistency is reached.

What is the difference between Divinity Original Sin 2 and definitive edition? ›

Definitive Edition has better balancing, new quests, more dialouge and dialouge options, new story beats, has better performance and optimization, and other tweaks for a better experince.

What is the difference between divinity original sin enhanced edition and classic? ›

It has better UIs, performance, native controller support, Tactician/Honor Mode, a bunch of voiceovers and quests, gameplay features(Dual wielding/wands), etc. If you don't know which flavour to pick, Enhanced is always the one you want to pick.

How long can you store divinity candy? ›

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.

How to tell when divinity is done? ›

The divinity is ready when it holds its shape in a mound on the parchment paper. If it turns into a puddle, continue beating the mixture.

Why is divinity hard to make? ›

As sugar attracts water, any humidity or moisture in the air can affect how your divinity turns out. Divinity should be dry and set within two hours, but have patience.

Why is my divinity runny? ›

Make sure your beater is up to it, though. Making divinity will overheat the motors of portable mixers and most lightweight free-standing mixers. 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.

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

Sugar is hydroscopic, which means it attracts water molecules, including the water vapor molecules within the air. The higher the humidity, the more water vapor is available for the sugar molecules to attract. The result: A divinity that is less pillowy soft and more gooey and gritty in texture.

How to thicken divinity? ›

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.

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.

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.

How long does it take for divinity to set? ›

Divinity should be dry and set within two hours, but have patience. It may take a little longer. If you would like to try correcting a thin divinity, beat in a little bit of powdered sugar at a time until the consistency is drier and thicker, before dropping onto sheets of waxed paper again to dry.

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