Description
Microwave Divinity Candy is an irresistible sweet treat that brings joy to any gathering. With its fluffy texture and delightful sweetness, this candy is perfect for holidays, parties, or just to satisfy your cravings. The best part? You can whip up a batch in just 30 minutes! Customize your divinity with optional pecans and vanilla for added flavor, making it a versatile addition to your dessert table. Not only does this candy look beautiful packaged as gifts for friends and family, but it’s also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and butter two teaspoons.
- Allow egg whites to reach room temperature.
- In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt; microwave on high for about four minutes.
- Continue microwaving in two-minute increments until the mixture reaches the hard ball stage (260°F).
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually pour in the hot syrup while beating on high speed.
- Beat until thickened and loses gloss (about 15-20 minutes).
- Stir in pecans and vanilla extract.
- Scoop rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper and let set at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg