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Southern Pecan Divinity Candy. The ultimate Southern homemade candy.
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Southern Pecan Divinity Candy

Southern Pecan Divinity Candy is a meringue type candy flavored with vanilla and pecans. It is a classic Southern candy and there aren't too many Christmases that go by that I don't make a batch or two.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American South
Keyword: divinity candy
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup I use Karo
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir only until the sugar dissolves. Cook to 260 degrees (hard ball stage). I highly recommend using a food thermometer to make sure you get the syrup to the right temperature.
  • With an electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. When the syrup is ready, slowly pour it over the egg whites while beating on high-speed. BE CAREFUL! The syrup is hot and it will burn the fool out of you if it splatters.
  • Add vanilla and continue beating until the candy holds is shape.
  • Add pecans, mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto waxed or parchment paper.
  • Let the candy dry on the paper before attempting to stack it in a candy dish or storage container.
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