Indulge in the sweet, fluffy clouds of divinity candy with this homemade Dad's Divinity recipe. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this classic candy is a holiday favorite that will melt in your mouth. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your candy-making skills!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- While the mixture is cooking, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches 260°F, remove it from the heat and slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites, beating constantly with an electric mixer.
- Continue beating the mixture until it becomes thick and starts to lose its gloss. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts, if desired.
- Drop the divinity mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or a silicone mat.
- Allow the divinity to cool and set completely before removing from the waxed paper or mat. This can take a few hours.
- Once completely cooled, store the divinity in an airtight container.
