Description
A sweet and fluffy candy made with cherry and vanilla flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- Red food coloring, as needed
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until mixture reaches 250°F.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while mixing.
- Add vanilla and chopped cherries, mixing well.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use fresh cherries for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry, Vanilla, Divinity, Candy