Walnut Divinity Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Yield: 1 pound
Description:
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Walnut Divinity with this delightful recipe. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any sweet occasion, this candy is a blend of sweetness and nuttiness that will surely impress your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter an 8-inch square glass-baking dish. |
| 2 | Heat sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt over low heat in a heavy 2-quart saucepan until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. |
| 3 | Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. |
| 4 | Boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 265°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. |
| 5 | Just before syrup reaches 265°F, beat egg whites in a medium bowl of an electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. |
| 6 | In a very slow steady stream, beat syrup into whites. |
| 7 | Beat in vanilla. |
| 8 | Continue beating about 6 minutes, or until mixture loses its gloss. |
| 9 | Fold in nuts with a rubber spatula. |
| 10 | Pour candy into baking dish and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. |
| 11 | Let cool to room temperature. |
| 12 | Cut candy into 1-inch squares. |
| 13 | The divinity can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2659.1
- Fat: 38.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 800.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 590.1g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 498g
- Protein: 16.1g
Tags:
Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sweet, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Enjoy the delightful crunch of Walnut Divinity, a perfect treat for any occasion!
