No-Fail Divinity

Prep: 10 min Cook: 19 min Serves: 84 Cuisine: American

A classic, fluffy candy with rich vanilla and pecan flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations and sweet tooth cravings, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • dash of salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a 2-quart casserole.
  2. Cook in a Radarange oven for 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  3. Ensure the candy thermometer reads 260°F; if not, cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.
  4. While syrup cooks, beat egg whites very stiff in a large bowl.
  5. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites and beat at high speed until thick and candy starts to lose its gloss, about 12 minutes.
  6. Add vanilla and pecan pieces to the beaten mixture.
  7. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
  8. Optional: Tint with food coloring for the holiday season.

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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