Basic Divinity Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Divinity

• White Sugar
• Light Corn Syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• Cherries
• Orange Rind

How to Make Basic Divinity

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
3. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer (firm-ball stage).
4. Meanwhile, in a clean, grease-free bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Slowly drizzle the hot sugar syrup into the beaten egg whites, beating constantly on low speed at first, then gradually increasing to high speed.
6. Beat until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds its shape.
7. Stir in vanilla extract and nuts (if using).
8. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Let the divinity cool and set completely at room temperature (this may take several hours).
10. Once set, break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.