Sugar Free Divinity Recipe Candy Food

BASIC DIVINITY CANDY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, salt, corn syrup, and water to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
• Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking over medium-low heat, but DO NOT STIR (or else the candy can have a granular texture), until the temperature reaches 266 F.
• Meanwhile, when the temperature reaches 260 F, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer at high speed, until stiff peaks form. When the syrup reaches 266 F, pour the hot syrup slowly into the egg whites while beating constantly with the electric mixer.
• Beat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is no longer glossy. Add vanilla and turn to low speed.
• Continue beating until the mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon. It will probably be too thick for the mixer at this point.
• Stir in pecans or chopped candied cherries with a wooden spoon.
• Using two lightly buttered teaspoons, drop portions onto waxed paper using one spoon to push the candy off the other spoon in a twirling motion. They should look like mounded bits of fluff. Work as quickly as possible. If the mixture gets too thick to work with, add a few drops of water.
• Let stand until dry and enjoy! Store in tightly covered containers at room temperature for up to two weeks.

DIVINE DIVINITY

Steps:

• In a small heavy-bottomed pot dissolve the sugar in the corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil. Boil to thread stage (the candy thermometer should read between 223 to 234 degrees F). Brush down the inner wall of the pot with a heat-proof pastry brush and a small amount of water to prevent crystal formation.
• In the meantime beat egg whites with mixer and whisk attachment until they hold stiff but not dry peaks. Pour 2/3 of the boiled syrup mixture in a thin stream over the beaten egg whites, whisking all the time on high speed. Put the remaining mixture back on the heat and cook to soft ball stage (the candy thermometer should read between 234 to 240 degrees F). Whisk into the egg white mixture with the mixer on high speed. Add extract. Continue whisking until mixture forms stiff peaks.
• Pour into a buttered 9 by 13-inch pan. Let cool and cut. Store in an airtight container for chewier divinity or leave uncovered for a crispier texture.

BROWN SUGAR DIVINITY

Steps:

• Grease an 8-inch square pan; set aside. in a large saucepan, combine the sugares, water, corn syrup, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil, without stirring, about 15 minutes or until syrup reaches 265º on a candy thermomerter (hard-ball stage).
• Just before the sugar reaches temperature, whick the egg whites and cream of tarter with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (tips curl). With the mixer on medium speed, pour the hot syrup slowly down the inside of the bowl, avoiding the whisk. Continue to beat until the mixture loses it's gloss, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and nuts. Press the mixture into the prepared pan; smothe the top with a greased rubber scraper or spoon. Let divinity set before cutting into pieces.