Coconut Divinity

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Coconut Divinity is a fluffy, chewy candy with a rich coconut flavor, perfect for those who enjoy sweet, nostalgic confections with a hint of vanilla and fruitiness.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons red fruit gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Grease one side of a heavy pan; combine sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt in the pan.
  2. Stir to a boil.
  3. Cook without stirring until reaching the hard boil stage.
  4. Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
  5. Add gelatin and beat to stiff peaks.
  6. Pour hot syrup into egg whites in a thin stream, beating constantly.
  7. Continue beating until the candy begins to hold its shape.
  8. Add vanilla and coconut, then mix well.
  9. Spoon into mounds on a greased platter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

386 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.1g 44% DV
Total Fat 8.1g 10% DV
Carbs 43.2g 16% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 23.4g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10020mg 100% DV
Potassium 482.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 53.8mg 4% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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