Simple Divinity Candy No Corn Syrup
Fluffy and nostalgic, this divinity candy skips the corn syrup without sacrificing texture or flavor. A perfect holiday treat or gift idea.
Equipment
- - Candy thermometer
- - Stand or hand mixer
- - Wax paper
Ingredients
- - 1.5 cups packed light brown sugar
- - 1.5 cups white granulated sugar
- - ¾ cup water
- - 2 large egg whites room temperature
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ### Optional
- - Pinch of sea salt
- - Chopped nuts or food coloring
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugars and water. Stir to dissolve.
- Bring to boil **without stirring**. Cook to **255–260°F** (hard ball stage).
- While boiling, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla.
- Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while beating on medium-high.
- Continue beating until mixture thickens and loses gloss (5–10 min).
- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper. Optional: sprinkle salt or nuts.
- Let cool and store in airtight container.
Notes
- Avoid making this on humid days.
- Be precise with temperature for best results.
- Work quickly once candy thickens.
- Be precise with temperature for best results.
- Work quickly once candy thickens.