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How to Make Divinity Candy – Recipe with Picture Tutorial

November 19, 2015 by Alea Milham 27 Comments

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Homemade Divinity Recipe

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I am going to beg the forgiveness of all of my healthy readers in advance. I have already secured it from my IRL friends by letting them serve as taste testers for this delicious homemade divinity recipe. 🙂

I enjoy baking and making candy during the holiday season, but when doing a lot of baking the cost can add up. The great thing about divinity candy is it is made from items that most people have on hand and all of the ingredients are fairly inexpensive except for the nuts, which are optional. It makes a great food gift because it has the “wow factor”. People think it is hard to make, but I am going to break it down into steps so you can see how easy it is.

How to Make Divinity – Candy Recipe and Tips

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Equipment Needed:

Freestanding mixer
candy thermometer

Directions:

In a medium sauce pan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over a medium-high heat, while stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.

How to make divinity - boiling sugar mixture
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Clip candy thermometer to the pan. Continue cooking over medium-high heat without stirring until it reaches 260 degrees ( hard-ball stage).

Once you no longer need to stir the sugar mixture, you can prepare the egg white. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium until they form stiff peaks, when pushed with a spoon.

How to Make Divinity - Beating Egg Whites
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Gradually pour the hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over the egg whites, while the mixer is still set on medium ( I am wondering if I should have vlogged this step?!?) After all of the hot mixture has been added to the egg whites, increase speed to high and beat for about 3 minutes.

Turn off mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla. Continue beating on high until the candy starts to lose its gloss ( about 5-6 minutes). When beaters are lifted, the candy should fall in a thick ribbon and form a mound.

How to make divinity - beating the egg whites and sugar mixture together
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Stir in nuts, if you like, then drop with a tablespoon ( I use a 1 tablespoon cookie dough scoop) onto wax paper.

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Let them set until they have cooled and the outer layer has become somewhat dry and not sticky ( 1 –2 hours). Store in an airtight container.

Printable Divinity Candy Recipe

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4.60 from 5 votes

Divinity

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over a medium-high heat, while stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Clip candy thermometer to the pan. Continue cooking over medium-high heat without stirring until it reaches 260 degrees ( hard-ball stage).
  • Once you no longer need to stir the sugar mixture, you can prepare the egg white. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium until they form stiff peaks, when pushed with a spoon.
  • Gradually pour the hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over the egg whites, while the mixer is still set on medium.After all of the hot mixture has been added to the egg whites, increase speed to high and beat for about 3 minutes.
  • Turn off mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla. Continue beating on high until the candy starts to lose its gloss ( about 5-6 minutes). When beaters are lifted, the candy should fall in a thick ribbon and form a mound.
  • Stir in nuts, if you like, then drop with a tablespoon ( I use a 1 tablespoon cookie dough scoop) onto wax paper.
  • Let them set until they have cooled and the outer layer has become somewhat dry and not sticky ( 1 –2 hours). Store in an airtight container.

 

More Homemade Candy Recipes:

Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe

Traditional Toffee Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Fudge

Chai Spiced Divinity with Pecans

Homemade Candy Round Up

What treats do you enjoy making during the holidays?

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Ann says

    January 6, 2023 at 11:55 am

    I did try this year thre times but not using your recipe, just thinking! Could I have messed up by keeping my mixer on high from being to end? Having company for dinner this evening, this will be on my mind all night, but weather may stop me I am in Mississippi

    Reply
  2. Shelly says

    December 27, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Do you have any helpful hints on how to get it from the bowl to a tray? I do not seem to do it with any consistency.

    Reply
  3. Debra says

    December 21, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this divinity tonight. My first time making it. I’m excited to see how it turns out. My husband said it was good after licking the spoons. haha

    Reply
  4. Lynn Miller says

    December 2, 2017 at 9:21 am

    3 stars
    I used my Kitchenaid stand mixer with whisk attachment. I followed the time whipping minutes at first but the final whipping minutes I cut down to 3 minutes and it still came out dry.

    Reply
    • Alea Milham says

      December 3, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      Don’t use the whisk attachment.

      Reply
  5. Roz says

    December 18, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe. So easy to follow and the divinity is great. I slightly toasted my pecans before chopping them and adding to the mixture.

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  6. Lisa says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    THANK YOU!!! his is my husband’s favorite candy. My husband and I have been married 16 years, and for 15 of those years I have attempted to make, and fail miserably at making this particular confection (they’d never set, always a gooey, runny mess, that he scraped into a bowl and ate by the spoonful anyway) And thanks to your step by step tutorial WITH PICTURES and times and everything, I can finally say that year 16 of attempting, I FINALLY DID IT!! I can’t wait to surprise him when he gets home 🙂 Thank you so much again!

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    • Alea Milham says

      December 15, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      I am so happy my recipe was able to help you make your husband’s favorite candy! He sounds like a great guy!

      Reply
  7. Jane says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried for years to master this along with my father as we both loved it when I grew up. As he passed this year, I wanted to try again to master this. Your instructions made it a success. Thank you for helping me to honor his memory with this shared treat.

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    • Alea Milham says

      December 11, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased that my recipe was able to help you honor your father’s memory. Focusing on the things you both enjoyed is a lovely way to honor him!

      Reply
  8. Chassity Hawkins says

    December 28, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    I’ve tried making divinity twice now, the first time was way to dry, the second time was way to soft and to marshmallowey. Both were different recipes. I’m going to try this for the 3rd attempt and hopefully the 3rd time is a charm!! I’m determined to get this right! Any tips or tricks?

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  9. Raquel says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Love this! I have never made Divinity before Alea! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Leigh says

    November 23, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Oh it’s been years since I have made divinity. I must try it again!

    Reply
  11. Regina says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I have a lot of leftover divinity from a party. Any ideas how to turn it into something else?

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  12. Katy says

    December 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Thank you for this! My grandma made divinity every year and it was (and still is) my favorite Christmas treat. When she died it was my goal to make divinity like my grandma and for 10 years I tried and failed over and over again. Until today. Thank you for this tutorial it was SO helpful!

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  13. Judith says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    tried it not as easy as it seems.. Epic Fail. Will try again.. Love divinity

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  14. Ash says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:05 am

    My Mim still says to this day that the best day to make divinity is when it is storming, she says it all has to do with getting those peaks stiff. haha

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  15. Cat Davis - Food Family Finds says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    I’ve seen divinity, heck, even my mom has made it but I’ve never once tried it. Looks easy enough to make though.

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  16. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:09 am

    This looks amazing! I have never tasted divinity but I’ll be remedying that by making this recipe just as soon as I can!

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  17. Brenda says

    November 9, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    I love nuts in my divinity but I like the idea of using crushed candy cane to make them festive.

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  18. Alea says

    November 9, 2010 at 8:30 am

    A candy thermometer was the first gadget I bought for my kitchen when I moved out. My mom was always hesitant about making candies too and it is easy to pick up on our mother's cooking aversions – but my dad got me started making candy and it really isn't hard.

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    • Ashley says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I picked that up from my mom, too! And I also bought a candy thermometer shortly after moving out! I haven’t used it much, yet, though….

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  19. Rebecca says

    November 8, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    That DOES look good…maybe I need to go get myself a candy thermometer?! And I agree that you made it look easy. I loved divinity as a kid, but I remember whenever I requested it, my mom would beg off that it was too much of a pain to make. I think she passed on to me her fear of candy thermometers.

    So, with that said, my other favorites are chocolate-covered peanut butter balls, Russian teacakes, and spritz cookies!

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  20. A Cooks Quest says

    November 8, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    My absolute favorite candy ever! I have to limit myself to Christmas and Easter though because I can eat so much. I have never made it with corn syrup though, mine comes from a very old cook book of my grandmother's that requires, sugar, water, vanilla and eggs. I can't wait for December to arrive!

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  21. Melynda says

    November 8, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    You certainly have made this look easy enough for even me! I am a candy baby, in that I don't make much, too scared! Might change due to this great recipe. I do make toffee, it is foolproof, which is good for me.

    Reply
  22. Sheila says

    November 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Alea,
    Thanks so much for the memory. My Ma-Maw used to make divinity each Christmas. It was so good!! Have a lovely week.

    Reply
  23. vickie says

    November 8, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Alea,
    It looks divine! I bet your family loved you this weekend.
    vickie

    Reply

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