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Divine Divinity Candy
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup, water, and salt. Pour sugar into the saucepan, trying not to hit the sides of the pan with the sugar. Place the pan over medium high heat and let the sugar melt into the water. Swirl the sauce pan to help the sugar dissolve. Once the sugar is melted clip a candy thermometer on the the pan and continue to boil until the mixture reaches 260 degrees (the hard ball stage) which is about 8-10 minutes. Do not stir during this step.
  2. While the candy mixture is boiling, beat the egg whites in a stand mixture. Beat at medium high speed until the egg whites form stiff peaks.
  3. With the mixer running on medium high speed, very gradually and carefully pour the hot syrup into the egg whites. This should take around 2 minutes.
  4. Add the vanilla, scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to beat the mixture on medium-high speed. Until the mixture turns from glossy to matte which is about 5-8 minutes. When you lift the whisk, the candy should stand on its own. If it flattens, beat it for another minute or so. Make sure to not over-beat. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  5. Grease 2 spoons with non stick oil spray. Use the spoons to drop the divinity onto waxed paper. Top with pecan halves if desired. Let candy set for 2 hours. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.