Description
Classic Southern Divinity Candy is a sweet, fluffy treat made with sugar, egg whites, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 250°F on a candy thermometer.
- While the syrup cooks, beat egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Once syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the egg whites while beating continuously.
- Add vanilla and nuts, mixing until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- You can substitute different nuts if desired.
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Classic Southern Divinity Candy, Southern candy, homemade candy