Cherry Divinity

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Cherry Divinity is a delightful confection featuring fluffy egg whites infused with vanilla, folded with chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries. The crisp exterior and chewy interior offer a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness, making it an ideal treat for those who enjoy nostalgic, homemade candies or festive sweet bites.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 or 10 maraschino cherries, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Stop stirring; continue cooking until 260°F on candy thermometer or until a small drop hardens when dropped in cold water.
  3. Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a small bowl until stiff peaks form.
  4. Continue beating egg whites while pouring the hot syrup in a fine stream into the whites, blending well.
  5. Add vanilla extract and beat until the mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull, which may take several minutes.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries.
  7. Quickly drop mixture from the tip of a buttered teaspoon onto waxed paper.
  8. Allow to dry for 2 to 3 hours.
  9. Then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

466 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.7g 49% DV
Total Fat 16.4g 21% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 33.8g 68% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 327mg 14% DV
Potassium 495.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 64.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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