Mamas Fool Proof Divinity Recipes

MICROWAVE DIVINITY

Steps:

• Place egg whites in the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe 2-qt. bowl, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook 6-8 minutes longer or until a candy thermometer reads 260°(hard-ball stage), stirring every 2 minutes. Just before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form., With mixer running on high speed, carefully pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream into the bowl. Beat just until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape, 15-20 minutes. Immediately stir in pecans and vanilla. (Do not overmix, or candy will get stiff and crumbly.), Working quickly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature overnight or until dry to the touch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

DIVINITY

Steps:

• Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart pot over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. (On humid days, use 1 tablespoon less water.) Cook, without stirring, to 260 degrees on candy thermometer (or hard ball stage).
• Beat egg whites in 1-1/2-quart bowl until stiff peaks form. Continue to beat while pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites. Add vanilla; beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull. (Mixture may become too stiff for electric mixer). Fold in nuts (if you choose).
• Drop from buttered spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature, turning candy over once, until outside of candy is firm--at least 12 hours. Store in airtight container.

MAMA'S FOOL PROOF DIVINITY

Steps:

• Cook first mixture until it spins a thread. (Just above softball stage)
• Pour hot mixture over stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly
• Cook second mixture to hard ball stage; slowly add to egg mixture, beating constantly.
• Continue beating until it holds a shape. Add nuts and vanilla. If too thick, add 1 Tablespoon of boiling water. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper; swirl top. Work fast!
• Note: I find this a lot easier to make when you have help. My daughter helps me when I make this candy.

FOOLPROOF PASTEL DIVINITY

Steps:

• Mix sugar, syrup and water.
• Cook over medium heat;stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
• Continue to cook until it reaches hard ball stage.
• Beat egg whites until fluffy.
• Gradually add dry Jell-o until mixture holds a peak.
• Pour syrup into egg white mixture, beating constantly until candy holds its shape and loses gloss.
• Fold in nuts, coconut and vanilla extract.
• Pour into a 8 inch square that has been buttered.
• Let stand until firm.
• Cut in pieces with knife dipped in hot water.

MARSHMALLOW DIVINITY

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water.cook over medium heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 259*.
• Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla and pecans.
• Continue stirring until candy cools and begins to hold its shape.
• When dropped from a spoon,.quickly drop by heaping tspful onto waxed paper.liner baking sheets -- .