Christmas Divinity Recipes

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DIVINITY, OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CANDY



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You MUST have a heavy duty stand mixer to make this. It is my absolute all time favorite Christmas candy. Please make sure your walnuts are very fresh. This is a delicate candy and any off taste in the nuts will ruin it. 3 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 2/3 c. water 2 egg whites 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped nuts Bring sugar, corn syrup, salt and water to a boil. Cook to hard ball stage, (250-265 F) wiping any crystals from side of pan from time to time. While syrup is boiling, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Very slowly pour a thin stream of syrup into the stiff egg whites keeping mixer at med high speed for as long as possible, reducing speed to med as mixture thickens. Add Vanilla Continue beating until mixture is very thick and loses its gloss. Stir in nuts with spoon. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Can be refrigerated. I have never tried to freeze Divinity, it has never lasted long enough.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup water
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, corn syrup, salt and water to a boil.
  • Cook to hard ball stage, (250-265°F) wiping any crystals from side of pan from time to time. This will take about 10-15 minute.
  • While syrup is boiling, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  • Very slowly pour a thin stream of syrup into the stiff egg whites keeping mixer at med high speed for as long as possible, reducing speed to med as mixture thickens. Add Vanilla.
  • Continue beating until mixture is very thick and loses its gloss. This will take quite a while, maybe 15 min, so be patient. Stir in nuts with spoon. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Can be refrigerated.
  • I have never tried to freeze divinity, it has never lasted long enough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 54.1, Protein 2.1

GRANDMA'S DIVINITY



Grandma's Divinity image

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

2 large egg whites
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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.

OLD-FASHIONED DIVINITY CANDY



Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy image

This is a soft white candy made with light corn syrup.

Provided by Lisa H.

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Divinity Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup hot water
¼ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. Remove from heat.
  • Just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. Increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
  • Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. For a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 44.3 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

EASY DIVINITY



Easy Divinity image

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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Home Style Fluffy White Frosting Mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup boiling water
1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar (4 cups)
1 cup chopped nuts

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

GRANDADDY'S CHRISTMAS DIVINITY



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My grandfather made this wonderful divinity for our family every Christmas for as long as anyone can remember. I should mention that the recipe is a bit "weather-dependent"; don't make it on a rainy, damp day... It won't set up quite right unless the atmosphere is reasonably dry.

Provided by ravinwulf

Categories     Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups white corn syrup (Karo)
1/2 cup water
1 cup black walnut
2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, syrup, and water; cook mixture until it forms a soft ball. Add extract if using.
  • Divide into 2 equal portions.
  • Fold the stiff egg whites into half the mixture VERY SLOWLY.
  • Continue cooking the remaining half of the mixture until it forms a hard ball.
  • Combine mixtures very slowly.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into pan immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 17.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.5, Protein 1.5

CHRISTMAS DIVINITY



Christmas Divinity image

Make and share this Christmas Divinity recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup coarsely chopped candied cherry (red and green)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar (Avoid splashing mixture onto side of the pan).
  • Boil for 3 minutes.
  • If using a candy thermometer, carefully clip to side of pan, making sure the bulb is immersed but not touching the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook over moderate heat, without stirring, to 260° on candy thermometer, hard-ball stage (15 to 18 minutes), or, use this cold water test - using a spoon, drop a small amount of hot mixture into very cold, not icy, water them dip your fingers into the water and form the mixture into a ball. Remove the ball from the water; it should not flatten but can be deformed by pressure.
  • Remove pan from heat; remove the thermometer from saucepan.
  • In a large bowl, with very clean beaters and an electric mixer on medium to high, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly pour hot syrup mixture in a fine stream over egg whites, beating with electric mixer on high for 3 minutes and scraping the side of the bowl occasionally.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Continue beating with the electric mixer on high just until candy starts to lose its gloss and holds soft peaks (5 to 6 minutes), scraping the side of the bowl occasionally. Stir in cherries and nuts.
  • Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • If the divinity becomes too stiff, beat in very hot water, a few drops at a time, until it is a softer consistency.
  • Cool completely. To store, cover tightly.
  • TIPS:.
  • Choose a dry day. Because sugar absorbs moisture from the air, divinity may never set up if you try to make it on a humid day.
  • Start with room temperature egg whites. They heat up to a greater volume than cold egg whites.
  • Use a heavy-duty, freestanding electric mixer. Beating divinity puts a strain on a mixer's motor. Portable mixers and lightweight, freestanding mixers may not have heavy enough motors.
  • Follow the recipe directions carefully. Timing is important. Adding the hot syrup too quickly or not beating the candy mixture long enough can cause divinity to fail. Overbeating the divinity will cause it to set up before you can drop it into individual pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 18.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 0.2

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