Divinity Candy

Name: Divinity Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: About 2 dozen pieces
Cuisine: Southern US
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2/3 cup water; 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups egg whites (about 8 to 10 whites), room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth divinity candy that's sweet enough to make you swoon with every bite.

Total: 25 minPrep: 15 minCook: 10 minAbout 2 dozen pieces

Ingredients

Servings:

2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups egg whites (about 8 to 10 whites), room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps

1 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2 Clip a candy thermometer to the pan and cook until the syrup reaches 238°F (soft ball stage).
3 While the syrup cooks, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
4 Once syrup reaches 238°F, remove from heat and stir in condensed milk and vanilla extract.
5 Gradually add the hot syrup to the egg whites, beating continuously until mixture holds stiff peaks.
6 Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Let stand until set.
7 Store in an airtight container after cooling completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120 kcal

Tips

Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature for best volume.
If you don't have a candy thermometer, test the syrup by dropping a little into cold water; it should form a soft ball.

Storage

Store divinity candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be gently reheated in a low oven if needed to restore fluffiness.