Description
This snow-white divinity candy is a chewy, sweet holiday treat made easy with a microwave syrup method. With a pillowy texture and classic flavor, it's perfect for festive gatherings and nostalgic indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and butter two teaspoons.
- Let egg whites sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stir, then continue in 2-minute intervals, stirring until the syrup reaches 250 °F. Then use 1-minute intervals until it hits 260 °F (hard-ball stage).
- When syrup is nearing temperature (about 240–250 °F), start beating egg whites on medium until stiff peaks form.
- Increase mixer to high and carefully pour the hot syrup into the egg whites.
- Beat for 15–20 minutes until the mixture loses its gloss and holds shape when dropped.
- Quickly stir in pecans and vanilla extract.
- Use the buttered teaspoons to drop rounded teaspoons of mixture onto the parchment.
- Let sit at room temperature until dry to the touch (usually overnight).
Notes
- Ensure syrup reaches the correct temperature for proper setting.
- Avoid making on humid days to ensure proper drying.
- Stop beating once the mixture holds shape and loses gloss to avoid brittleness.
- Walnuts can be substituted for pecans, or omit nuts for a smooth texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
