Holiday Divinity

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 70

Holiday Divinity is a classic, fluffy candy with sweet sugar, coconut, and pecans, perfect for festive occasions and satisfying those with a sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 (3 oz.) package flavored gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Place sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Cover with a tight lid and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove lid; place thermometer in pan and cook at 250°F without stirring.
  3. Remove from heat; set aside.
  4. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add gelatin and beat into egg whites.
  5. Pour hot syrup slowly over the beaten egg whites, beating constantly on high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form and hold.
  6. Add vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans.
  7. Drop spoonfuls from a teaspoon onto waxed paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.9g 48% DV
Total Fat 26g 33% DV
Carbs 43.7g 16% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 24.4g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10020mg 100% DV
Potassium 565.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 53.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

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

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