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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (22g) Recipe makes 40 servings
Calories 61
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 19mg		0%
Potassium 3mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.8g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 13.7g
Protein 0.2g		0%
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Perfect Divinity

Recipe #84828 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: txgammi
Feb 23, 2004

This delicious recipe came from my sis in law and turns out perfectly every time and is soo easy to make! I get many requests for this recipe.

SERVES 40 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or cherries (optional)

Directions

1
In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
2
Cook to hardball stage, (260 degrees), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
3
Meanwhile, as temperature of syrup reaches 250 degrees, beat egg white till stiff peaks form.
4
When syrup reaches 260 degrees, very gradually add the syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed with electric mixer.
5
Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes.
6
Stir in the chopped nuts or cherries, if desired.
7
Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper, swirling the top of each piece.
8
Let cool.

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From: Chef #1431089

On Oct 30, 2009

Pretty bad experience, as I was going to take these to a party. When you drop candy from a teaspoon swilring the top of each peice, it just makes a puddle. So I decided to wait a while. Divinity is supposed to have an airy-light quality. This just made a sticky, heavy, puddle of a mess.

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From: momma213

On Dec 28, 2008

I couldn't wait to try this but it didn't come out so perfect till it cooled off a bit while dropping. The first 10 or so pieces were a puddle and once cooled didn't come off the waxed paper. The next few pieces made were ok, some were flat but harden nice and the taste was great. The last pieces were perfect. My dh suggested I wait a few minutes to drop when the first ones were puddles but I told him the recipe said to drop quick but I should of tried to wait a minute or two. I appreciate the recipe, the taste was delish.

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From: Marg (CaymanDesigns)

On Oct 5, 2004

This is the same recipe I got from my Great Aunt Grethel when I was a little girl. I LOVE IT! It is my favorite candy & the only divinity recipe I ever use because it is the best. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

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From: Della_Dell

On Dec 2, 2004

This is the first divinity I have ever made, and we could actually eat it. It worked so well, I made a second batch for a friend.

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