Great Grandma'S Divinity

Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Divinity is a classic, fluffy candy with sweet, sugary flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for holiday treats or special occasions. It suits those with a sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Heat sugar, water, white syrup, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Cook without stirring until the mixture reaches hard-ball stage.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gradually pour the hot syrup into the egg whites, beating constantly.
  6. Add vanilla and chopped nuts if desired, then continue beating until thick and glossy.
  7. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

355 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.6g 49% DV
Total Fat 16.4g 21% DV
Carbs 14.5g 5% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10015mg 100% DV
Potassium 492.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 57.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1mg 6% 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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