Description
Sweet magic meets Southern charm in this Classic Divinity recipe, where fluffy marshmallow-like confections dance with sugary elegance. Pillowy clouds of white delight melt on your palate, inviting pure indulgence with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 package (3 ounces) Jello gelatin, any flavor
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to create a smooth surface for candy setting.
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heating methodically until the temperature precisely reaches 260°F, creating a clear, bubbling syrup.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites using an electric mixer, transforming them into glossy, stiff peaks that hold their structure.
- Execute a careful, steady stream of hot syrup into the whipped egg whites, maintaining constant mixer movement to prevent separation and ensure smooth incorporation.
- Introduce Jello gelatin into the glossy mixture, continuing to beat until the texture becomes thick, lustrous, and capable of holding a distinct shape.
- Gently fold chopped walnuts throughout the candy mixture, distributing them evenly with minimal deflation of the delicate base.
- Use two spoons to carefully drop dollops of the divinity onto the prepared parchment, creating uniform, cloud-like mounds with soft peaks.
- Allow the candies to rest and stabilize at room temperature, permitting them to set and firm up completely, which typically requires 1-2 hours depending on humidity and room conditions.
Notes
- Prevent sticking by generously dusting parchment paper with powdered sugar before dropping divinity mixture.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control when heating sugar syrup to achieve perfect soft-ball stage.
- Avoid making divinity on humid days, as moisture can prevent proper setting and create a sticky texture.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors and nut varieties like pecans or almonds to customize the classic recipe’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg