CHRISTMAS PECAN DIVINITY RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Christmas Pecan Divinity Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped or ground pecans
Saran Wrap
Waxed paper

Steps:

It helps to get everything ready before you start: Chop or grind pecans and set aside. Crack the egg whites in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. In a 1-1/2 quart glass casserole dish, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cover tightly with Saran plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir well, return to microwave UNCOVERED for an additional 4 or 5 minutes, or until it reaches the hard-ball stage, or 265 degrees on a candy thermometer. (Or when it forms a hard ball when dropped into cold water.) Stir and set aside to cool for about 4 minutes while you beat the egg whites. Beat egg whites on high speed of mixer until stiff peaks form. Pouring in a thin, steady stream add the sugar mixture to the egg whites while beating constantly on high speed of mixer until it starts to lose its gloss and holds together well, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the waxed paper about 1-1/2 inches apart. Allow time for candy to set.