Cherry Divinity
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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Stop stirring; continue cooking until 260°F on candy thermometer or until a small drop hardens when dropped in cold water.
- Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a small bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Continue beating egg whites while pouring the hot syrup in a fine stream into the whites, blending well.
- Add vanilla extract and beat until the mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull, which may take several minutes.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries.
- Quickly drop mixture from the tip of a buttered teaspoon onto waxed paper.
- Allow to dry for 2 to 3 hours.
- Then store in an airtight container.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
466
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).