Microwave Pecan Divinity

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup whole pecans

Instructions

  1. Combine and cook sugar, syrup and water; microwave 8 minutes on High or until clear. Stir, cook 8-10 minutes more or until firm ball stage (260 degrees). Beat eggs and salt in a medium bowl until firm peaks are formed. Pour syrup over the whites and beat with a mixer until it loses its shine. It will be thick like marshmallow cream. Add nuts, drop by spoonful onto wax paper. You can also top the drops with a whole pecan if you prefer to mixing in the nuts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

434 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.1g 46% DV
Total Fat 18.1g 23% DV
Carbs 33.5g 12% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 24.4g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10015mg 100% DV
Potassium 484.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 50.3mg 4% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

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

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