How to Make Microwave Divinity - A Step-by-Step Guide

Divinity is a classic Southern candy that is often enjoyed during the holiday season. This sweet, airy confection is made with sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites, then flavored with vanilla and studded with pecans. Traditionally, divinity is made on the stovetop and requires precise cooking and beating to achieve the perfect texture.

However, this recipe for Microwave Divinity offers a quick and easy alternative to the traditional stovetop method. By using the microwave, you can cut dow...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ⅓ cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 33 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen divinity pieces

  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, and water together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Cook sugar mixture in the microwave until mixture is 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of sugar mixture dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball, 3 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Stir sugar mixture into egg whites until no longer glossy, about 7 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Drop candy by teaspoonfuls onto a sheet of waxed paper. Let stand until cooled, 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 5mg