Divinity Recipe

This divinity recipe is oh so good (and very reliable too). You will need a candy thermometer, so make sure to have one if you attempt to make divinity. You can use this recipe as an opportunity to talk about Jesus’ divinity — the profound truth that God himself was born into the world as a man (this recipe is used in our “Sharing the Christmas Story with Food” project). Learn more about the divinity (and humanity) of Jesus on our Christmas Symbols page.

Ingredients:

3 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/4 t. salt
3 egg whites
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or cherries (optional)

Directions:

1. Stir sugar, corn syrup, water and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Heat to the hardball stage (260 degrees), stirring only until sugar dissolves.

3. Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. When the syrup reaches 260 degrees, remove from heat and gradually pour into egg whites while beating at high speed with electric mixer.

5. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape (4-5 minutes).

6. Stir in the nuts or cherries, if desired, and pour into a greased 9×13″ pan.

7. Cool, and then cut into 1-1 1/2″ squares.

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