Divinity Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 2¼ cups granulated sugar ((450g))
• ½ cup water ((120ml))
• ½ cup light corn syrup ((120ml))
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ((5ml))
• 1½ cups pecans finely chopped ((180g))
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Steps

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper lightly spritzed with baking spray.

2. 2

   Separate the egg whites and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.

3. 3

   In a medium pot, stir to combine the sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup and place over medium heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and use your candy thermometer to keep track of the heat. Remove the pot from heat immediately when it reaches 255°F. When the sugar mixture nears 230°F, beat the egg whites on high speed to stiff peaks.

4. 4

   As soon as the sugar mixture reaches 255°F, remove it from the heat and slowly drizzle it into the egg whites while the mixer runs on high. This will take a few minutes as you will be drizzling a thin stream into the egg whites.

5. 5

   Beat for 4-5 minutes or until the glossy appearance starts to fade. Spoon a test portion onto the baking sheet and see if it holds its shape.

6. 6

   Immediately mix in the vanilla and pecans then turn mixer off and use two spoons to portion out 1-2 tablespoon-sized pieces onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet. Allow to set before storing in an airtight container.