HOLIDAY DIVINITY
Take one bite of this Southern classic, and you'll see why its name supposedly originated from the word 'divine'! Divinity candy is nougat-like confection that typically has mix-ins like dried fruit and nuts. For a festive holiday version, candied cherries, candied citron, and pecans were chosen to be folded into the light clouds of meringue. Note that the nougat mixture will need at least 8 hours to dry until it is sliceable, so plan accordingly.
Provided by Sarah Carey
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield About 50 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a 9 1/2‐by‐12 1/2‐inch rimmed baking sheet (also called quarter‐sheet pan) with cooking spray. Line with parchment; spray parchment.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring, just until sugar has dissolved, then cook until syrup reaches 250°F (firm ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. If peaks form before syrup reaches 250°F, reduce speed and keep mixer running on low.
- Reduce speed to medium and add syrup in a slow, steady stream (taking care not to hit whisk or side of bowl). Add vanilla. Increase speed to high and continue to beat until mixture is very thick and begins to lose its gloss, 10 to 20 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied fruit. Scrape mixture into prepared pan, using hands sprayed with cooking spray to press in evenly.
- Let stand until fully set and dry on top, at least 8 hours. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into 3/4‐by‐3‐inch pieces. Store in a single layer on parchment‐lined baking sheets, wrapped in plastic, at room temperature up to 1 week.
HOLIDAY DIVINITY
I've been whipping up this Christmasy treat- with its jolly red and green candied cherries and scrumptious chopped nuts- since 1955. It's so light it melts in your mouth. -Helen White, Kerrville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat., Meanwhile, in a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream into the mixing bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on high speed just until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape, about 10 minutes. Stir in nuts and fruit., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DIVINITY
White divinity which I used to call divinity fudge. Absolutely divine! Store in an airtight container.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Divinity Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart pot over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. (On humid days, use 1 tablespoon less water.) Cook, without stirring, to 260 degrees on candy thermometer (or hard ball stage).
- Beat egg whites in 1-1/2-quart bowl until stiff peaks form. Continue to beat while pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites. Add vanilla; beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull. (Mixture may become too stiff for electric mixer). Fold in nuts (if you choose).
- Drop from buttered spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature, turning candy over once, until outside of candy is firm--at least 12 hours. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
JEWELED DIVINITY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a straight-sided 8-inch square cake pan and set aside. Line with a single sheet of parchment paper.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the side of a saucepan. Add the sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water to the pan and bring to boil, stirring until the sugar has just dissolved. Continue to cook until the syrup reaches 255 to 260 degrees F on the candy thermometer.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly (and carefully) drizzle it into the egg whites with the mixer on high. Once the syrup is fully added, pour in the vanilla and continue to beat until the mixture is no longer glossy and holds its shape, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and, moving quickly, fold 1 cup of the gummy candies into the mixing bowl using a wooden spoon. Transfer the mix to the prepared pan and do your best to spread into an even layer--it will be very sticky. Sprinkle the remaining candies over the top, lightly pressing them in to ensure they stay.
- Allow the divinity to cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and store in an airtight container.
EASY DIVINITY
Add something special to your holiday dessert platter with this Easy Divinity recipe. Just a few ingredients and some extended drying time create deliciously light, sweet, nougat-like candies. The best part is that you can customize your Easy Divinity candy recipe with a variety of ingredients, like nuts, candied fruit and even crushed peppermints. These confections are perfect for satisfying your family's collective sweet tooth, but they also make great holiday gifts or party favors! Gently place Easy Divinity candies in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers, and tie with a colorful ribbon for a festive favor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 16h45m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- Place dry frosting mix, corn syrup, vanilla and boiling water in bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Mix on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 5 to 7 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until stiff peaks form. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in nuts. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 5 minutes; remove from oven. Slide parchment paper with candies from cookie sheet onto cooling rack. Let stand about 4 hours on parchment paper or until tops of candies feel firm. Remove candies from parchment paper, using small icing spatula to loosen edges if needed. Turn candies over, and place bottom sides up on cooling racks. Allow candies to dry at least 12 hours. Store in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
GRANDMA'S DIVINITY
Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity, just the two of us. I still make it every year. -Anne Clayborne, Walland, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds (60 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line three 15x10x1-in. pans with waxed paper., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 252° (hard-ball stage). Just before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form., Slowly add hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly and scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add vanilla. Beat until candy holds its shape, 5-6 minutes. (Do not overmix or candy will get stiff and crumbly.) Immediately fold in pecans., Quickly drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand at room temperature until dry to the touch. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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