Recipe Courtesy of Paula DeenServings: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Moderate
2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
3 egg whites
3/4 cup cold water
1 cup white corn syrup
4 cup sugar
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir only until sugar has dissolved. Do not stir after this point. Cook syrup mixture until it reaches 250 degrees on a candy thermometer, bringing it to a hard ball stage.
While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Once the sugar mixture reaches 250 degrees, carefully pour a slow steady stream of syrup into the stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly at high speed. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until mixture holds its shape, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.
Using two spoons, drop the divinity onto waxed paper, using one spoon to push the candy off the other. This may take a little practice because the technique is to twirl the pushing spoon, making the candy look like the top of a soft serve ice cream. If the candy becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water. You will need to work fast when making this type of candy.
Let sit for 30 minutes and serve.
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I've made divinity several times and there's no way that it's ready in 5 minutes of beating after you add the hot syrup. I made it yesterday and it was more like 25 minutes before it held it's shape.
By jim on December 20, 2011
I MADE THIS CANDY BUT WASN'T FAST ENOUGH . CAN I POUR THIS IN CAKE PAN AND COU IN SQUARES ?? DO I DO ANYTHING DIFFERANT WITH RECIPE ?
By Betsy Henson on December 17, 2011
One thing about using candy thermometers. You have to test them for accuracy periodically. Follow this guide. Since I have started doing this, my candy always turns out perfectly. http://candy.about.com/od/candybasics/ht/How-To-Test-Your-Candy-Thermometer.htm
By Georgia on December 04, 2011
Way too sweet....and I think it had too many nuts in it for my liking. It tasted like a super-sweet version of a pecan log found at truckstops in the South.
By Anonymous on December 04, 2011
I just bought your 20 piece cookware set and I just love it. I want to buy some more of your bakeware and etc. So was wondering if you have coupons for discounts on anything or mail in rebates. Would appreciate a response at MnShirl@aol.com. Thanks!!!
By Shirley Bednar on November 30, 2011
i would like u to meet my sister....she love all the cooking you do...please miss Paula.. she loves your cooking and so do i....i would like to give my syster this for christmas..joe.251 656 1367 please
By joe stupack on November 29, 2011
thank you
By Anonymous on November 29, 2011
Hi Leona, Here is some more information on divinity: http://www.pauladeen.com/kitchenbasics/article_view/how_to_make_divinity/
By Jonathan Able on April 27, 2011
HiPaula. Im glad i watch your shows and family.I have seen the candy of divinity i heard that when making divinity the weather has to be sunny and right temperture for the candy turn out good. Is it ture or m i doing something worng. Ilove to make it my husband loves it. Leona Penrod, 4-19-2011
By Leona Penrod on April 19, 2011
Hi Barbara, That recipe is available in The Lady and Sons Savannah Country Cookbook: http://www.pauladeenstore.com/Product/detail/Savannah-Country-Cookbook-by-Paula-Deen/264892
By Jonathan Able on March 31, 2011
Paula, Years ago I had a recipe for a cake called "Tunnel of Fudge". When you cut into it, there really was a tunnel of delicious chocolate going through the middle all around. I lost it when we moved. Can you help? ...Must tell you, I love your darling laugh and enjoy the interaction with your family in the kitchen. Thank you...Barbara
By barbara pfeil on March 19, 2011
Hi Paula, Ive been trying to make the Hershey cocoa fudge, and Ive been having a problem with what type of heavy saucepan, it says i need a 4 quart heavy one. The one that i have my fudge will not turn out, and i have searched for one but they are so expensive, can you tell me were i can find one that will fit on a widows budget. Thank you Melody
By melody kinney on December 20, 2010
I haven't made a thing that hasn't been good.I also like to experiment with cake mixes
By Earline white on December 20, 2010
Yikes! Just made this and did something wrong...I now have marshmallow creme with pecans in it! Either I didn't cook it long enough (maybe I need a new candy therometer) or I didn't beat long enough after it was mixed together. What a waste of 4 cups of sugar and 2 cups of pecans!
By Sandy on December 17, 2010
I have been looking for a Divinity recipe that would remind me of my Grandma's! We called her "MEME" and she was a Swedish cook and baker and had the "best" smells from her kitchen!! THANK YOU!!!
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By Anonymous on April 15, 2010
This is VERY good Thank You My Father used to make this on Christmas eve but he used Brown sugar and walnuts Yummy!!!
By Anonymous on April 01, 2010
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