My Mema Reid taught me how to make
Divinity 
many years ago.
That time with her will forever be in my memory.
Mema’s Divinity recipe is similar to Paula Deen’s recipe.
Mema was of the mind that it is impossible to make divinity on a rainy day and/or without a helper.
For the past few years Amanda has been my helper.
Amanda is a bit of a Star Wars fanatic and apparently Darth Vader likes plaid.
That’s a lot of information (and it’s a little weird), but I can deal with it.
Amanda recently asked when we were going to get together for divinity making. Due to our schedules, this would be the last entry into the Christmas Treat Assortment… and just barely in time for Christmas.
Today we met in my kitchen to engage in the Christmas tradition of
DIVINITY MAKING!
Sadly, our first attempt failed (tears)
25 minutes in my smokin’ mixer and STILL it wouldn’t set up!
We gave it our all… but that batch is in the trash.
The failure isn’t surprising with a Florida high of 79° and 83% humidity on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
LB set the thermostat to 60° and Amanda and I tried again
SUCCESS!
Perfect!
And Delicious!
That sugar high should last through the rest of the holiday season.
Ingredients:
4 cups sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
3/4 cup cold water
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water until sugar has dissolved. Cook syrup mixture until it reaches 255° F on a candy thermometer, bringing it to a hard ball stage.
While Amanda is cooking the syrup, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Once the sugar mixture reaches 255° F, 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 7-9 minutes. Stir in pecans.
Using 2 spoons, drop the divinity onto waxed paper, using 1 spoon to push the candy off the other. You will need to work fast when making this type of candy. You’re done! Store the divinity in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.
Kim
My mama would never make her divinity on a rainy day. I’ve only made it a couple of times & I too have had a batch fail & thrown away. My mama would also melt chicolate & dip one end of the candy into it. It was delicious. 💗