Never Fail Divinity (Candy)

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A classic Southern meringue candy with a light, airy texture and sweet, vanilla-infused flavor.
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Never Fail Divinity (Candy)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 578.3

Description

Never Fail Divinity is a beloved American confection that offers a delightful contrast of textures: crisp on the outside and chewy, marshmallow-like on the inside. This recipe relies on the precise cooking of a sugar syrup to the hard crack stage, which is then slowly folded into stiffly beaten egg whites. The result is a stable, glossy candy that holds its shape beautifully. It is a perfect treat for holiday gift baskets, Christmas cookies trays, or as an elegant accompaniment to coffee and tea. While traditional divinity can be temperamental, this method ensures success by carefully managing the syrup temperature and folding technique, creating a sweet indulgence that tastes homemade and nostalgic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt.
  2. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer and boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches 250&# 194;°F (121ðC) (hard ball stage).
  4. While syrup boils, beat egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  5. Slowly pour the hot syrup in a thin stream down the side of the bowl into the egg whites while beating continuously on high speed.
  6. Continue beating until the mixture thickens, becomes glossy, and holds its shape when dropped from the spoon.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  9. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet or pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  10. Let cool completely at room temperature until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 578.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1305.1mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 143.0g48%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 130.1g
Protein 5.7g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: divinity, candy, meringue, southern, christmas, holiday, sweet, vanilla, egg whites, sugar syrup, chewy, crisp, confection, gift, classic, homemade, treat, dessert, no bake, easy
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