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Divinity

SharkE — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:36:25 GMT

Anybody got a recipe for fool proof divinity ?

Some kind that you don't have to worry if it's cooked to long or beat to long, etc. That stuff is a PITA to make.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:42:33 GMT

@SharkE. Don't forget about the weather being too humid. I don't think there's such a thing as fool-proof divinity.

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Still Raining — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:01:04 GMT

This made remember watching my mother make it. I can’t but she sure could. Nice memory.

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Sooner — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:08:33 GMT

Divinity is my favorite candy because it is the only one I can think of that I DON'T like!

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drizzellla — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:16:42 GMT

Divinity

4 C sugar

1 C white syrup

1 C water

4 egg whites beaten stiff

2 C nuts - I use Enlish Walnuts

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Remove eggs at least 30 minutes before

Cook syrup until very hard when dropped into cold water.

Pour slowly over egg whites and and beat until it begins to harden.

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OKPrincess — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 02:28:05 GMT

I don’t have the recipe but I used to make it using fluffy White Icing box mix. The recipe may be on the box.

it was very good and didn’t take as long to make as the original recipe.

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SharkE — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 03:10:03 GMT

I had one that I lost think it called for marshmallow creme. I've seen some online, of course.

Best thing is Brach's jelly nougats. Wee doggies I love those things. Don't know if they're still making them or not. As long as they wasn't stale . LOL

Brach's, you don't see much any more. Shame, had good candy

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Zhills — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:36:40 GMT

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Divinity from Betty Crocker cookbook 1955

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups sugar

2/3 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup water

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla

2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps
1 Cook sugar, corn syrup and water <>(~~use 1 tablespoon less water on humid days~~)<> in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, to 260ºF on candy thermometer.

2 Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Continue beating while pouring 1/2-3/4** hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. (For best results, use electric stand mixer, not a portable handheld mixer since beating time is about 10 minutes and mixture is thick.) **Cook remaining syrup to 272⁰ before adding.
Add vanilla. Beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull. (Mixture may become too stiff for mixer.) Gently stir in nuts.

3 Drop mixture from buttered spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature at least 12 hours, turning candies over once, until candies feel firm. Store in airtight container.

My Betty Crocker cookbook calls for:

2 cups sugar
½ cup white corn syrup
½ cup water

Don’t know why the internet version would be that little bit of difference!

I made this for at least 20 years when the kids were home! Never failed!

<> I would not even attempt this on a humid day!!!!!

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SharkE — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:08:08 GMT

won't be a problem in Amarillo, Tx

(not near any water except a man made puddle)

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happycat — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:31:20 GMT

I had a recipe for no fail divinity, it seems to be MIA. I looked for ya, @SharkE.

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SharkE — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:34:03 GMT

I lost my easy recipe using marshmallow creme,,no fooling with egg whites

got to find that critter. LOL

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happycat — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:14:45 GMT

@SharkE, I found a recicpe for it in one of my recipe boxes. It is not the one I was looking for, and I honestly don't know if they were alike or not. The one I have made was from my sis in law and its been a few years since I made it. I will share this, and you can see if it sounds familiar.

1 jar marshmallow cream

3 cups sugar

1/2 cup water dash of salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

optional- nuts and food coloring ( I never even heard of coloring divinity)

Bring sugar and water to rolling boil. Cook to hard ball stage, 250 degrees. Pour hot syrup mixture over marshmallow cream, beat till still peaks Beat till stiff peaks form and add vanilla and nuts and food coloring, if using. Drop onto wax paper and let cool.

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SharkE — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:41:38 GMT

Hey girl think that's it, no messing with egg whites !

Don't delete it, give me time to print it out

I'll make soon and report back.

You saved my life, but, unfortunately, I will gain 5 LOL

I'll print out the others too, I'll be covered on all fronts. I like to top mine

with a marschino cherry for the looks of it.

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happycat — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:57:01 GMT

I hope it turns out!

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shortbreadlover — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:43:34 GMT

farm journals home made candy making book has the recipes thatyou are looking for. it is out of print but you may be able to find a used copy at powell's books in portland oregon. they do ship