Sugarplum Divinity
Sweet, glossy sugarplum divinity combines sugary flavor with colorful candies, offering a festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations and those with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook until a candy thermometer registers 260°F or until it reaches the very hard ball stage.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Beat egg whites until stiff.
- Pour the hot mixture very slowly over the egg whites, beating constantly.
- Continue beating until the mixture becomes very stiff and loses its glossy appearance.
- Beat a few strokes by hand to improve texture.
- Add vanilla and drop by large spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
- Decorate with slivers of gum drops or chopped pecans by pressing cut edges to the candy.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
205
kcal
10% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).