EASY CHRISTMAS DIVINITY
This easy Christmas divinity is so easy to make in the microwave and so good. You won’t ever make it any other way again!
If you love this recipe you will also love our Microwave Peanut Brittle! It’s another one from the Sharp Carousel Cookbook!
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❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS EASY RECIPE
This divinity is made in the microwave so what’s not to love?? If you haven’t tried making it this way, you should give it a go! This recipe makes a great gift, too. This recipe is adapted from a Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook that came with my first microwave many years ago. Divinity has been a family favorite for many years and it can be tricky to make. This divinity recipe has always worked for me. Please take some time and read all the comments on this recipe too, so many people have given tips on what works for them.
If you have never tried Divinity then you are probably wondering what it is? This is an old fashioned candy that is popular in the South. It’s hard to describe but I would say it’s similar to fudge, with marshmallow and nougat qualities. It’s dense and billowy at the same time, which doesn’t sound possible!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
White granulated sugar – this is a must in most candy recipes.
Light corn syrup – this is found in a lot of candy recipes and isnt something you can swap out in this one.
Egg Whites – you will need 2 for this recipe.
Vanilla extract – gives it that wonderful flavor.
Pecans or nuts of your choice, chopped
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Microwave
Glass Bowl
Mixer
Saran Wrap
Parchment/wax paper
As you can see this candy is made with simple ingredients. Some people add food coloring to make it more festive for the occasion. Like we stated above divinity can be tricky to make but once you learn the consistency you need you will be making this every year. All microwaves have different wattage and I have made this in different ones, you just need to work with what you have and get the correct consistency. Always use a glass bowl when making this candy and it will become very hot. Be very careful handling the bowl and the candy. NO PLASTIC.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
Be sure and get all your ingredients organized before you begin. Go ahead and line your baking sheet with wax paper.
COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a glass casserole dish. Cover with saran wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes
Step 2
Remove from microwave and take off saran wrap. Stir well and return to microwave uncovered. Cook on high for another 4 to 5 minutes until reaches hard ball stage when a little is dropped in cold water.
Step 3
Remove and cool about 4 minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff with mixer.
Step 4
Pour sugar mixture over egg whites beating constantly with mixer until mixture starts to lose its gloss and holds together.
Step 5
About 4 or 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper. Makes about 25 pieces depending on size you make them
🥣HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN DIVINITY IS DONE
It’s tricky to know when old-fashioned divinity is done, but once you get the correct consistency, you will have no problem making this recipe.
- Drop a little in cold water and if it turns to hard ball then it’s at the right consistency.
- Drop a little on the parchment paper if it holds shape it is ready, if it slowly spreads or turns into a puddle it’t not ready.
⭐TIP
Many people say you can’t make this candy when its humid out or raining. There are many opinions on this. We have made it on a humid/rainy day without problem…thats not to say that some don’t have issues. Here is a recent comment on that issue:
“Made this yesterday and it turned out perfect! The key is getting it hot enough. It was raining and still worked! Thank you for another fantastic recipe. I always come to your site first!” – Denise
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It’s a cross between a meringue and a candy and when made well it’s light and fluffy.
The biggest reason is the sugar wasn’t cooked long enough.
STORING AND REHEATING
It will last 10-14 in an airtight container.
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TESTIMONIALS
“I made this today and it turned out perfectly. I didn’t have Saran Wrap, so I used parchment paper instead. I have an 1100w microwave and cooked it 5 minutes and then 4 minutes. After adding the sugar mixture to the stiff egg whites, I had to beat it about 10-12 minutes to get it stiff enough.” – Ladonna
“Your recipe for divinity is easy to follow and turned out great. I will be adding a few drops of food coloring for the holidays.” – Linda
“The easiest recipe ever. I’m so glad I found your recipe years ago. I’ll never make it any other way. Thank you!!” – Lorrie
“First time ever making Divinity. Followed recipe exactly and it came out perfect. Thanks for the recipe.” – Daphne
“Just made my first ever batch of Divinity using this recipe and it turned out perfect! Thank you for another great recipe that’s delicious and easy!” – Tenely Green
“I’ve made divinity all my loooong life and never…EVER…had it be so easy as yours…I just made a batch for gift giving and it is WONDERFUL. Thanks so so much.” – BJ
Easy Christmas Divinity
Ingredients
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans or nuts of your choice chopped
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a glass casserole dish. Cover with saran wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and take off saran wrap. Stir well and return to microwave uncovered. Cook on high for another 4 to 5 minutes until reaches hard ball stage when a little is dropped in cold water. Remove and cool about 4 minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff with mixer.
- Pour sugar mixture over egg whites beating constantly with mixer until mixture starts to lose its gloss and holds together. About 4 or 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper. Makes about 25 pieces depending on size you make them
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Haven’t been so successful In making divinity as I have been with this recipe. My mother-in-law told me years ago just add a dash of cream of tartar Which I did and it helps the egg whites.
Made Easy Christmas Divinity. One word “FANTASTIC”!!
Made this again today for a friends birthday and turned out perfect. My Mom made divinity every year but her recipe (same ingredients as yours, but cooked on the stove) never worked for me. Love that I can send friends and family this treat any time of the year. Thank you so much for sharing it!
You are very welcome! So glad this candy is a success!
I hate to rate this so low…but I tried this 2 times within a few days and neither time it worked for me. I followed the directions exactly the first time. I thought I may have overcooked it, because I did the 5 minutes and then I removed the saran wrap after stirring it and cooked it another 5 minutes (I have a 1000W microwave. I had beaten my egg whites to stiff peaks but they did sit for a few minutes before I added the sugar mixture to it…it fluffed up beautifully as I was adding the sugar mix, but it never lost the shine (I beat it in my mixer over 15 minutes) and they wouldn’t hold shape…they were flat, plus the mixture tasted grainy. I’m not sure why that was. That day it was humid outside. So I waited a few days for a clear day. Totally blue skies today and lower humidity. I gave it another try…This time I was doing the hardball test in the water and also I was using a digital thermometer. I cooked it the 5 minutes with saran wrap…I then took it out and stirred it very well as it seemed grainy and I remembered the previous try how the mix seemed grainy. Put it back in the microwave uncovered and cooked it 4 minutes more..took it out, stirred it, took the temperature, but it wasn’t hot enough, so I put it back in another minute…I kept testing the sugar mixture in the water, the temp was saying it wasn’t hot enough and it just seemed to be softball, doing the test in water…I cooked it probably an extra 3 minutes or maybe even 4 minutes past the original 10…it just didnt seem like it was coming to temperature. Then when it finally registered 260…it seemed very thick and it totally stuck to measuring cup and would hardly pour out of it when I was adding it to my egg whites. I am now stuck with bowls of hard sugar…It’s a mess. I just want to know what I’m doing wrong? I used to make this with my Grandma and I have fond memories. I managed to make it last year and it turned out good, but I had lost my recipe and I don’t remember how I cooked it (stove or microwave). Any help is appreciated. It obviously has worked so great for so many of you, not sure how I’m screwing it up. 🙁
The only light karo syrup they had at my local grocery has vanilla in the karo. I bought it and wondering if I should still had the vanilla extract. What would be your guess? I don’t feel like running all over town this time of the year to look for karo syrup.
I would think you could just leave out the vanilla if the Karo syrup has vanilla in it.
I will always use this recipe mind turned out wonderful, first time in a long time. Again thank you for sharing your recipe.
Dee from Oregon
I have just tossed all my other recipes for divinity as they weren’t as easy as this one. I have a (temporary) 900-watt microwave so did 6 instead of five minutes on the first wave. Then, after removing the saran wrap and stirring it I microwaved it for 4 minutes and tested it. It was already at 262 degrees which is fine since it’s under the 265 limit for the hard ball stage. I let the mixture rest for 4 minutes and beat the syrup into the egg whites. As with another comment, I had to beat it for 10-12 minutes until it started to lose its gloss. Turned out great.
The comment below asked about a tan divinity. My grandma used to make it many decades ago and it’s called sea foam candy. It uses all light brown sugar instead of white and I actually prefer it to divinity.
Question: Have you ever seen or tried a recipe for divinity that was a tan color? Had a friend whose mom made both white divinity and a tan one….both were delicious. Do you think the darker one was likely just made with light brown sugar? Thanks, MBWILSON
Could have been, I have never seen it or made it, but that could be the change.
Best recipe ever!!! I’ve always been intimidated by making this candy! Followed your recipe, watched the video and it turned out perfect! Thank you!!!
Wonderful! So glad!
For Divinity it is the salt. Years ago my college roommate explained that the salt is what helps divinity to set up. It is a chemical reaction that does it. I make divinity in Florida, December is just as humid as August.
This one works.
I have tried to make this recipe many times and this is the only one that has ever worked! I live in a very humid area and this came out perfect!! Thank you so much. I’m making this and giving it as gifts this Christmas! Love this website!!
I tried making divinity about 30 years ago and had to end up throwing my whole pan away; it was a flop! So I hesitantly tried yours yesterday. It was PERFECT! I’m thankful that my microwave must have been the right wattage. I watched your video first and then got everything all set up before I started. It was great! I had made it for a friend and she said it was better than a friend of hers that made candy and sold it. So THANK YOU!
I’m so glad this was a hit for you!!
Mine turned out more like marshmallow……….I wonder if I didn’t beat it enough. My mixer was getting hot, and it had lost it’s glossiness, and started just going into a ball on the end of the beaters. Still too soft……….not what I remembered from my childhood. I’ll definitely try again though!!
Well this is a winner!! I have always thought I wouldn’t be able to make this but I decided to go for it! It turned out perfect. You have the best recipes, it is my favorite website. Thank you!
You are so welcome! So glad it was a success. Thank you so much for the kind words.
My Grandma always sent us Divinity with a whole pecan on top and a Three Kings Christmas Card.
I have this recipe saved in my Christmas file because it’s my favorite Candy and this way of making it is wonderful!! I love giving this as a gift and your recipe is so easy! Thank you so much for always sharing such incredible recipes. I love your magazine too.
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I miss my mom’s divinity, and could never get it to come out right. I’m gona try this recipe! Hers was cooked on the stove and no fun. Mom always added almond extract to hers, not sure if she did vanilla too. If I add the almond extract how much should I use and would it replace the vanilla extract? Or should I use some of both? THANK YOU!
It wouldn’t be Christmas at our house without this easy divinity. It’s my family’s favorite!
Wonderful!!
Is it true don’t make divinity when its raining?
I live by Seattle…..
I’ve never had this issue, I know some people say it’s very common..my biggest key is making sure you get it hot enough.
I made this today and it turned out perfectly. I didn’t have Saran Wrap, so I used parchment paper instead. I have an 1100w microwave and cooked it 5 minutes and then 4 minutes. After adding the sugar mixture to the stiff egg whites, I had to beat it about 10-12 minutes to get it stiff enough.
So my grandmotherweather had to be just right for her to do it. Unfortunately she passed a few years ago and I have not been able to locate her recipe but I have been wanting it every year since she passed.. so I decided to buy everything we needed from this recipe because of how simple it was and all the great reviews I decided to try to make it with my mom..we were both quite skeptical and we’re not sure how this was going to turn out because neither one of us had ever done this.. we had a 700 watt microwave so we did have to use the microwave a little over double the amount of time to try to get it to the hard ball stage.. and thankfully my mom was able to show me what stiff egg whites look like and we beat those a little longer than the recipe said as well because we were using an older mixer.. but at the end of it all it turned out to hold its shape and it got the exact same texture and flavor my grandmother’s used to be.. my mom and I had a great time and only wish my grandmother was here to see how easy this is. we were both shocked that you can make this delicious candy in a microwave who would have thought.. I noticed some of the reviews said their Divinity did not hold shape or they did not beat the egg whites long enough.. but I do plan on making a whole bunch more to give to people for Christmas presents.. thank you so much for sharing this awesome and easy recipe..it turned out absolutely perfect and I was very impressed especially since I had never done this before.. this was the first Divinity recipe I had tried and luckily the very first time I tried it it turned out absolutely perfect..thank you again for sharing this it turned out wonderful!!
You are so welcome! We are thrilled you were able to create this memory with your Mother. So glad it was such a success, thank you for letting us know. Merry Christmas!
I have never made divinity out of fear. This is tempting. I never cared for divinity purchased at candy stores, etc. Then a colleague of my brought some I loved……nice balance of nuts & divinity. Her mother told to never make it on cloudy and I believe rainy days also.
Made this yesterday and it turned out perfect! The key is getting it hot enough. It was raining and still worked! Thank you for another fantastic recipe. I always come to your site first!
YAY!! So glad it was a success!
Mine is still grainy from the sugar. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Do u have to cover??? Saran Wrap ???
The purpose to cover the bowl when microwaving is so the liquid will not steam away for those 5 minutes. So yes. It can be Press n Seal, Saran Wrap, etc…
I know this is 13 months late, but the lady would not have it as an essential step in the directions if it were not important.
Your recipe for divinity is easy to follow and turned out great. I will be adding a few drops of food coloring for the holidays. I do have one question, do you have a cookie recipe that you make 2 different doughs and put a small amount of each to make one cookie.
Mrs. Linda, use gel food coloring. The liquid kind may effect the outcome of your candy. Best of luck in making it.
Mine turned brown in the microwave. I followed the recipe completely
Have you ever doubled the batch? I want to make a lot for gifts and wondered if it works ok?
I don’t double the recipe, Jean, but I would think you could double it and be ok.
My neighbor asked me to make this and I admit I was skeptical but it turned out great!
Y’all, you don’t understand the fear I’ve had from this candy. I always ended up with white puddles of goo and a huge mess! This recipe is going to give me grown-up-lady points at work! Thank you so much!!!
Wonderful!!! That is just so great!
The easiest recipe ever. I’m so glad I found your recipe years ago. I’ll never make it any other way. Thank you!!!
I’ve made these quite some time ago when I had a microwave my has got to be replaced over my stove until then is there a way that I can make some of these candies what’s a double boiler pot I threw the oven I am lost without the microwave aren’t we spoiled!
Tks. Average so much if someone out there knows how to do it without the microwave please let me know
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Success with two bathes in a row. This is what worked with my micowave. First 5 minutes on high then 4 minutes on high. Beat four minutes.
I will never use another recipe. Thank you sooo much!! Can’t wait to spoil my friends at Christmas!
Easiest recipe ever!!! Definitely a keeper.
First time ever making Divinity. Followed recipe exactly and it came out perfect. Thanks for the recipe.
Wonderful! I am so glad it worked so well for you! Thank you for letting me know. Merry Christmas 🙂
My mom can never make here’s turn out when she is in Northern Virginia. She thinks it’s the humidity… Even in winter.
Hello and Merry Christmas! I wonder if cooking the syrup in a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup would work in the microwave? I think that might make it easier for me (I’m very clumsy) to pour the syrup while beating the egg whites. Does the mixture literally boil and do you think it would boil over in that size of container? I’ve decided to finally attempt to make Divinity in honor of my Mom. I believe she put walnuts in hers and I also seem to remember her beating it by hand (!!!) I don’t have a stand mixer, so I hope my hand mixer is up for the challenge!
You can try that Leanne. I have not tried it that way but may be ok.
Is it possible it was humid outside? A dry day is a requirement for successful candy making.
So Disappointed:/…..Love my mother’s old fashioned divinity but I never wanted to go to the effort. Tried your recipe…definitely followed, hard ball was achieved and let it rest. Egg whites stiff, but wow I beat for a good 15 minutes and it felt kinda firmed up in the bowl but it spread out in little puddles on the wax paper. Wasted sugar :/
So sorry it didn’t work for you Kim, as you can see from the other comments on this recipe, many people have had success with this divinity. Not every recipe works for every body, can’t imagine what went wrong.
Domino, or any cane sugar works with all candies. Most of the cheaper sugars are beet sugar. I’ve had terrible results when trying to save money. Aldi’s corn syrup works just as well as Karo.
What size glass casserole do you use? Is square or round better? I figure round.
I use a round glass bowl that holds at least a quart.
Can you explain the hard ball stage with water being dropped. I’m not quite understanding and I’ve never made divinity before.
This video will show you exactly Emily. Just click on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhGe_WajFkg
Can you use carton egg whites?
I live at 7500 feet elevation…do you know if there are any issues with making this at high elevation? I have had to adapt some things when I bake. Wondering if this would be one of those things?
I think you will be ok but try reading the comments to see if anyone else has said anything, Julie.
Just made my first ever batch of Divinity using this recipe and it turned out perfect! Thank you for another great recipe that’s delicious and easy!
So glad this recipe worked for you Tenley! Merry Christmas!
yes! can’t wait to try this out!
How long will this keep and if you freeze it does it dry back out and not stck together
I have not kept it over 4 to 5 days and I have never tried freezing it Wanda.
what kind of flavor do you use , if you want banana or peppermint?
You can get peppermint extract, Kay. I don’t know abut banana.
Just made it, hoping I beat it long enough to firm up. I will say licking the beaters was pretty good 🙂
Does this do well in humid weather? I live in the Houston area and my recipe will not
I live in Kentucky, Janet, and it does get humid here but I only make it around Christmas time and it is usually cold when I do. I have made it when it was raining with no problem though. I don’t think it would make a difference.
We made this Divinity recipe by boiling the sugar pm the stove using the drop in water for the hard ball. Finally, after 2 other failed recipes, it worked!! I believe the resting of the syrup was the final trick we needed. Perfect ♡ Thank you 🙂
So happy you like the recipe and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I never write for recipes I have tried but I had to write and thank you for this one. I have been married for almost 45 years. Divinity has always been my husbands favorite but I could never make it. I am a baker and when my boss wanted me to make it at the bakery it was a big failure! This recipe is wonderful! My husband and I are so excited waiting for it to cool. I had to beat mine for almost 10 minutes before it would start to set up but I think that was because of my metal mixing bowl holding the heat. Thank you again!
You are so welcome, Nancy! Happy the recipe worked for you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Tried making DIVINITY when I was younger, the weather was right but it still turned out as goop :(. Just tried this recipe and it turned out PERFECT! I was sad it didn’t make a lot, I got 12 pieces out of it. But as soon as everything finishes soaking I’ll make some more! Thank you for this super easy, super yummy recipe!
I’m so glad you had success with the recipe! Thank you for letting me know! Merry Christmas!
I’ve made divinity all my loooong life and never…EVER…had it be so easy as yours…I just made a batch for gift giving and it is WONDERFUL. Thanks so so much.
Thank you for the kind comment! I am so glad it worked for you!! Enjoy!
I don’t have a microwave. Any instructions or tips if I want to make this on stove top. I’ve never done divinty but have made other candies and old fashioned Hershey fudge.
This recipe is for the microwave only. Sorry, I don’t have one on the site for the stove top.
I cooked this on the stove and it’s perfect! I had to use an equal measure of honey because I was out of corn syrup. The key to cooking on the stove is this: watch for the sugar syrup to rapidly bubble up and then set a timer for 8 minutes. I kept stirring the mixture until the 2 minute mark and then whipped the egg whites. When the timer goes off, it’s time to add the sugar mixture and vanilla to the beaten egg whites. Thank you for this recipe! ❤️
Hello Rebecca, so glad this worked so well for you! I am so pleased to hear this. You are very welcome. Enjoy!
Can you use sugar substitute?
Sorry, I have not tried it with anything but regular sugar, Elizabeth.
I can’t believe I made divinity in the microwave!!!! I am not a fan of microwaves. It came out perfect. I made some last week and it did not turn out right. The old fashioned way. This is the way to go. Yay for me..
Wonderful Barbara! So glad it worked out!!!
Double the nuts and use pecans only and you have a wowser! I have been making this recipe for years and I have people asking me for it around the holidays. The teaspoon of vanilla is mandatory. I won’t even buy divinity in shops because there is no comparison.
DOn’t the egg whites need to be cooked or am I reading it wrong?
No, you don’t cook the egg whites, Beverly. The sugar mixture will be hot enough to take care of that when you combine the two.
Mine did not work! My microwave is 1200 watts. Do you think maybe the extra wattage made the difference? cooked to much? It registered hard crack stage. I read where yours was 1000 watts
Any help would be appreciated. Yours looks so pretty and I am sure it must be delicious.
The only thing I can tell you is to try cooking it not as long and just watch to make sure it does not burn. Also, people say to not make it on a rainy day but that does not seem to matter when I make it. I have made it for years with no problems. It is kind of trial and error I guess until you get the hang of it.
I make the old fashion hard way every Christmas and can’t wait to try…. I also make no matter what the weather is…. If weather is humid or damp you remove a tablespoon of water from recipe….
I think I will stick with my receipts that I got many years ago, & it has never failed me
Still can’t make my egg whites stiff!!
Make it on a sunny day!!
This is the best divinity recipe I have ever used! I was worried because I live in a high altitude in the mountains of NM. I followed it exactly. 5 minutes then 4 minutes and beat it with my stand mixture for 4 minutes. My husband loved it and it brightened up our holidays! Thank you “The Southern Lady”
Thank you Cathie! I am so happy you like this recipe and are enjoying the divinity. I have always thought this was so easy and make it every year by the recipe with no problems. You and hubby have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you 1000 times for mentioning high altitude!!!!!
Love the recipe…how do I store it until Christmas Day?
You can freeze it, A friend shared that with me. I have frozen divinity many times, it does great.
I am 48 years old, and never attempted divinity. MY grams used to stir it by hand and use a thermometer…that never interested me. This recipe is the BOMB!!!! Easy…just like it says! I did however use a standing mixer so I could handle everything better. Thank you thank you! Will make again!!
So happy to hear you are enjoying this recipe, Sue! Merry Christmas!
Instead of dropping from a spoon can I put in a pastry bag?
I have only made this by the recipe. I have never used a pastry bag.
Thank you 🙂 I may give it a try just to see how it comes out. Can’t wait to try the recipe, i grew up with my Grandmother making this every Christmas. We always looked forward to her package.
What is “hard ball stage?”
Check this out Cynthia: https://thesouthernladycooks.com/2014/12/10/some-tips-on-making-homemade-candy/
My mother made divine divinity. I have tried her recipe countless times since her death 30 years ago. I even use the same heavy crockery bowl she used. I’ve made a mess every time, ending up with a bowl of sweet soup or with a big block of white granite. Then I cry for my mother. I’m sure she would blame my failures on the electric mixer, since she amazingly whipped hers by hand!!!
With renewed hope, I will try your recipe in a few days. However, I’ll keep my box of Kleenex handy, for I’m sure my mother will be putting the whammy on divinity beaten with an electric mixer AND cooked in a microwave, a contraption which she deigned to have in her kitchen.
Good luck, Lynn! You can do it.
I made this last night and I must have not done something right. I can taste the granulated sugar. I cooked it by the recipe and am wondering if I may need to cook a little longer. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Lynn Mertins….. The only secret I have for divinity is….DO IT ON A SUNNY BRIGHT DAY! I know it sounds crazy, but it works for me! Good Luck!
This comment came from a 15 year old who made this recipe for the first time, Carla: I am 15 & this was the first time I ever tried to make Divinity & it was easy & it turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. If you follow the recipe this one should be really easy for anyone.
Can I cook the sugar mixture in a pot? I have a pot from my grandmother that is only used to make candy. By the way I am 59 years old, so you that pot must be old old old.
I only cook this in the microwave and in a glass dish.
I started making divinity 40 years ago- I learned from an expert that high humidity in the kitchen or house can add to the way it turns out- also when pouring the syrup into the egg whites the thinner and slower you pour it the fluffier and better it turns out
What’s the secret for getting stiff egg whites? Is it better to whip them at room temp or does it matter?
Can you use brown sugar instead of white sugar?
I have never tried it with brown sugar.
This is in reply to using brown sugar instead of white sugar. I have a “Meringue” cookbook and it has a recipe that uses white and brown sugar in both the meringue and the plum filling but I don’t see any that use only brown sugar.
Great Recipe AND easy!!! I made and it was loved by everyone. Turned into highest demanded recipe..
I am 15 & this was the first time I ever tried to make Divinity & it was easy & it turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.
Thanks for trying and so happy it turned out good for you Savannah. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I just finished making this divinity and it turned out just great! I liked the suggestion of putting each drop into a nut cup. I would do it after I already “dropped” them because, being my first time making it, I was a little clumsy handling them. Also, I should’ve used a larger bowl for the egg whites and smaller one – or one with a handle – for the sugar mixture. It was hard to handle the egg white bowl moving all over the counter and trying to pour the hot sugar mixture into it. I’m covered with spun sugar 🙂 but it is delish. Any suggestions for my bowl issue? Thanks.
Put your mixing bowl on a damp folded towel to avoid it slipping on counters.
I’m excited to try this recipe. My mom used to make heavenly divinity the old fashion way & I don’t have the touch or patience. This sounds like a great solution. Thanks!
I have used this recipe for the last 2 years..The best and easiest Divinity I have ever made! Thanks Judy!
This is the fastest,
best tasting candy ever! Thank you so much!!!!!
I have been looking for this recipe for years!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Came out perfect. Thank you!
Sorry…..mine failed! I think it was human error. Will give it another try though.
(Regarding traditional divinity) My mother and grandmother always told me that you have to make it on a sunny and clear day. Otherwise it won’t set up properly. Every time that my mother have made it on a semi cloudy day, it would be flat and crumble apart.
I feel like a dummy but what do you mean by “when a little is dropped in cold water?”
Here is a link that may help you Laura: http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t–1459/how-to-test-stages-of-sugar.asp
It shouLet roll into a small ball when dropped into cold water…the way you test it without a candy thermometer
This is an awesome recipe
My microwave is 1,000 watts Patsy and I use this recipe. Just take out and check if you think it is going to burn.
Ok I have made candy for years. I tried this 2 times. The first it was like a rock,and only did it last cooking 41/2 minutes. So I just tried to reduce my last cooking time and it will not set. Going back to my stove top where I can ck my hard ball drops and know exactly when it’s time to put into egg whites. Hope the rest of you have better luck.
I love divinity I use to make it but I lost my recipe thanks for sharing it!!!!
I’m allergic to corn. What is a good alternative to karo or corn syrup?
Might try Karo syrup or make your own sugar cane syrup. Heating equal parts water and granulated white sugar, example: 1 cup water + 1 cup sugar, heat until it reduces down to a thick syrup. Let cool. Be careful not to burn it, then it will be too brown.
Golden syrup is a glucose based syrup used in England. It is fairly similar to corn syrup.
I always add a few chopped maraschino cherries to the last divinity in mixing bowl so divinity didn’t get too dry. Plus gives nice color & mild flavor
Karo syrup
I’m not sure what the recipe means by “beat until it holds together”. I’m new at making Divinity;would you please explain how I will know when I’ve beaten it enough? Thank you !!!
Beat it until it loses its shine and stickiness.
Me and my granddaughter tried to make this divinity.. Unfortuneately it came out rather soft. I think I know what happened though.. We shoulda whipped it longer.. Is there a way to trouble shoot the recipe to make it a little harder?? I will make it again until I get it right!!
After mixing it for quite a while with no success, I put it in the fridge for a short time and then mixed it more. It came together well after that!
I have made this 2 times now and they turn out great I used almond flavoring instead of the vanilla
Love it
Mixer….do you use a hand mixer with this recipe?
I always use a hand mixer with it.
A hand mixer is an electric mixer you hold in your hands vs a stand mixer where the head and beaters are permanently affixed to the stand.
ive never had this stuff before what does it taste like?
Could Splenda be used instead of sugar?
I have not tried it with splenda, Mary.
My Grandmother used to add marashino cherries (chopped) to hers do you think they will work in this? Thanks! Any tips on adding the cherries?
I have not tried it with the cherries but I think you could do a few a see how it works.
I’ve never made divinity before. would the moisture fom the cherries make it sticky? sould I add them in while mixing or whenI add the pecans & stir? Thanks!
I make mine with the candied cherries, that works.
Try some MINT flavoring. I think you may just LOVE it!
most divinity needs to be made when it is not raining and the humidity is low…..other wise it could flop. Still tastes good, just looks a lil on the flat side.
If you use small eggs rather than large ones, it does not fail for me.
went on a trek today to find divinity. First stop, Walmart, They always have it at the Holidays right?? It is no where. Second stop, walgreens. No luck there either. Decided to try this, and it was super easy. Just like I remember it 🙂 Thank you for sharing!!!!
Tried the Walmart and Walgreen’s BIG disappointment very unusual flavor. to many preservatives. Stick to making yourself.
Thank You for this recipe. My mother made this for years , and only made it if the sun was shinning and very cold outside. I wish she was here to try it in the microwave. I will be trying this out soon, and wish me good luck that it works.
I like to add candy flavoring that they sell in little 1-dram bottles at the drugstore. They’re available at many drugstores or online in many flavors; my favorite is Butter Rum. You can also drop them into those tablespoon-sized nut cups instead of onto wax paper. Makes them a lot neater and the serving size is just right.
I always put an English Walnut nut on top of each peice of candy or you could use one half of pecan nut
when a little is dropped in cold water so what does this mean?
You just take a few drops and drop it in cold water. If it turns hard in the water where you can pick it up and it is hard between your fingers, it is at the hard ball stage or you can use a candy thermometer and cook to that stage on the thermometer.
Sounds good.
Thank you so much for the recipe .Im gonna try it .
always wanted an easy recipe. thanks.
Looks delicious
In high humidity just reduce the water by 2 or 3 tablespoons. Should be fine.
I have made divinity for over 50 years, when it is sticky I let it sit in the mixer bowl about a hour to let it dry out a little. when it dries out you can drop it off of a spoon
sounds good, but what wattage mircrowave are u using? and if its a 700 watt, would u first cook it longer than five min?
Mine is a 1000 watt. You just need to keep an eye on it that it does not start to burn and maybe cook a minute longer.
Never made divinity before, but this looks so easy! I think I will try this for Christmas!
I make this often and always use clear vanilla flavoring which you can purchase almost anywhere. This is one way of making sure it doesn’t turn tan or brown, etc.
You can use clear vanilla too, if you don’t want the ‘caramel-ish’ color.
I have never made it in the microwave, but am going to give it a try as soon as I buy some Karo Syrup. I have made divinity for over 30 years, some times it turns out perfect and other times not. Humidity does play a large role in turn out. I love divinity and will let you know how mine turns out when I get a chance to try this recipe. Love your recipes.
I bought some Divinity, back yrs. ago from the amish. It had been droped by a spoon . They had put strawberry Jello in it , Just dry out of the box. It was very good,and not sticky. I guess one could use any flavor Jello that they may like. All so I do not know if it was the same recipe that you have here or not.
this is far most the easiest reciepe for divinity!!! made some for Christmas for the family and it was a hit!!! made some just a few minutes ago for us so yummie !!!!
I have made the recipe 4 times in the last 10 days. Mine was a little sticky until the last time. I beat the mixture a minute longer to which helped. Love the receipt & my family & friends do too.
I tried the Divinity recipe today & it turned out beautiful. I dropped it by teaspoon fulls on the wax paper & did use the wooden spoon. After it had firmed up I went back & shaped it to have a smoother finish. Excellent recipe!!!!!! Thanks so much for posting it.
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I definitely want to make some for gifts! It looks so good!
My Mother used to worry about the humidity when making these! I wish she could see how easy these are to make now. I miss my Mother!
What wattage is your microwave?
1,000 watts
Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!
Delicious!!!!!! <3
Are the pecans (or nuts in general) optional by chance? If so, will these turn out differently if they are not added; meaning consistency or texture change?
The nuts can be left out with no problem.
You can use coconut instead of nuts! Absolutely delicious!