Mom’s Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy – Light, Fluffy, and Heavenly Sweet
Some recipes are so tied to childhood memories that one whiff of sugar and vanilla takes you straight back home. This Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy is one of those special treats — a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth confection with just the right sweetness and a hint of toasted pecans. It’s the kind of candy that looks as heavenly as it tastes — snow-white, glossy, and flecked with nuts. Simple ingredients, a little patience, and a candy thermometer are all you need to recreate this nostalgic masterpiece. 🍬🤍
Ingredients
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup chopped pecans (finely chopped preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
