How To make Basic Divinity
2 c White Sugar; Granulated
1/2 c Light Corn Syrup
1/2 c Water
1 pn Salt (1/8 tsp)
2 Egg Whites; Lg
1 t Vanilla Extract
1 c Nuts; Chopped, OR
1 c Cherries; Chopped, OR
1 c Orange Peels; Chopped, Etc.
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NOTE: TO PREWARM A CANDY THERMOMETER, SIMPLE PLACE IT AN A SMALL SAUCE PAN OF COLD WATER AND brING IT TO A BOIL. LET IT SIMMER UNTIL YOU NEED THE THERMOMETER. STEP 1: Prewarm the thermometer; separate the eggs allowing the whites to come to room temperature in a large bowl of an electric mixer. (Return the egg yolks to the refrigerator covering with plastic wrap or water for another recipe.) Fill a glass with ice cubes and water. To make dropped divinities, you will need 2 cookie sheets, topped with greased wax paper. For squares, use a greased and wax paper-lined 8 X 8-inch pan. Measure the sugar, corn syrup, ice water
and salt and dump into a heavy 2-quart saucepan with a tight fitting lid. STEP 2: Dissolve the sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over low heat. Syrup will become clear, gritty sounds will cease, and the spoon will glide smoothly over the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. STEP 3: (OPTIONAL): Cover pan with a square of wax paper and lid, pushing down firmly. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar crystals. (Listen to make sure the pot doesn't boil over. To double-check, remove lid, leaving the wax paper in place.) STEP 4: Wash down any crystals clinging to the sides with a brush dipped in hot water from the thermometer bath. Introduce the prewarmed thermometer. No need to stir. STEP 5: Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. If your mixer is a heavy duty one, you can wait until the bubbles in the syrup become very large and airy before beating the egg whites. Otherwise, do it now when the thermometer registers 240 Degrees F. (115.5 C.). STEP 6: Test the syrup when the thermometer registers 246 degrees F. (119 C.). Continue testing until it reach the firm-ball stage, 246 to 260 degrees F. (119 to 126.5 C.). Syrup will be hard to scrape up in ice water. It will have to be forced into a ball, but once formed, it should hold its shape but give under pressure. Return the thermometer to the hot water bath to soak clean. STEP 7: Dribble the syrup into the egg whites in a slow, steady stream, beating at slow speed. Tilt the syrup pan to get the last drop but do not scrape the pan. Once the syrup is completely incorporated, change to a flat whip if you have one. STEP 8: Have patience and continue beating. The amount of time you spend mixing depends on the power of your mixer. If you have a heavy duty or commercial one, you can go to full speed and make the divinity in less than 5 minutes. With less powerful ones, it can take up to 20 minutes. The important thing is to beat at the highest speed of your mixer. Also if it is a hot and humid day, it will take longer also. STEP 9: Test the divinity. The first and most important test occurs when you lift the beaters. If the candy falls back in ribbons that immediately merge back into the batter, it isn't done. Eventually, a stationary column will form between the beaters and the bowl. Candy will lose its sheen/gloss and stop being sticky; a teaspoonful dropped onto wax paper will hold its shape, even a peak. If you machine is laboring and the candy is not quite there yet, you have two choices: Pour anyway and put into a frost free freezer to set up....or finish by hand. STEP 10: Fold in the flavorings and nuts and/or other optional items using the mixer or if very thick, a wooden spoon. STEP 11: Drop or spread the divinity either on wax paper-covered cookie sheets or the buttered pan. Dripping it by teaspoon is harder work for you but it ripens quicker and is ready to eat sooner. A neat trick is to put the candy into a pastry bag and pipe onto the wax paper. If you spread it in the pan, you will have to wait up to 24 hours before it is ready. But you maybe one of those that think it is better when it is 24 hours old. Score and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in a refrigerator. Makes 1 pound but looks like more. Recipe CANNOT be doubled; it can be frozen but not for extended periods of time.
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How To Make Real Divinity - The Hillbilly Kitchen
How to make real Divinity. This is not like cheap store bought Divinity. This is a hundred year old recipe with a heavenly taste that words just can't describe!
Real Divinity is difficult to make, but well worth the effort. This video is long and detailed, but I wanted to make sure your time wasn't wasted with a candy that didn't turn out right.
Just follow these step by step instructions to the letter and your Divinity will be divine :)
Ingredients:
Pot #1
1 cup - Sugar
1/2 cup - Water
1/8 teaspoon - Cream of tartar
Pot #2
2 cups - Sugar
2/3 cup - White corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon - Salt
1/4 cup - Water
Uncooked Ingredients:
3 - Egg whites
1 teaspoon - Real vanilla
1 cup - Finely chopped nuts. (I used pecans)
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How to make Divinity Candy | Paula Deen style
Although I purchased all ingredients, credit goes to Paula Deen's recipe as follows:
Ingredients:
4 cups sugar
1 cup lite corn syrup
3/4 cup cold water
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
2 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir only until sugar has dissolved. Do not stir after this point. Cook syrup mixture until it reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer, bringing it to a hard ball stage.
While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Once the sugar mixture reaches 250 degrees F, carefully pour a slow steady stream of syrup into the stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly at high speed. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until mixture holds its shape, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.
Using 2 spoons, drop the divinity onto waxed paper, using 1 spoon to push the candy off the other. This may take a little practice because the technique is to twirl the pushing spoon, making the candy look like the top of a soft serve ice cream. If the candy becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water. You will need to work fast when making this type of candy. After you spoon the cooked sugar and nuts onto the waxed paper, you're done. Cool the candies on racks completely. You can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Old Fashioned Divinity
This time of year I always go back to my family recipes. Today I did just that and am sharing my great Grandma Blanche's Christmas Divinity recipe. This candy became a family favorite and tradition. It has been passed down 4 generations now. I treasure these old recipes and they will always hold a special place in my heart. Let me know what you think about this version and y'all enjoy.
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Ingredients:
2 2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water
2 large egg whites
2/3 cup crushed pecans or walnuts
Stir the sugar, syrup and water over low heat till sugar is dissolved.
Increase to medium heat and bring to a boil.
Keep cooking and do not stir. Bring this to 260°F (hard ball stage).
Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form
Continue beating and slowly stir in the syrup in a slow stream.
Add vanilla and beat till it holds it's shape and has a slightly dull look to it.
Fold in the nuts.
Drop onto lined baking sheet in about 2 tablespoon size drops.
You can place a half pecan on each if you like.
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MeMe's Recipes | Divinity
Divinity- a southern delicacy that is absolutely divine! If at first you don’t succeed, try again! ???????? In southern towns there is always one lady who can make divinity... I am that lady here in Anderson, SC. HaHa!!
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