{"id":67349,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grandma-s-divinity\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T15:22:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:22:23","slug":"grandma-s-divinity","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grandma-s-divinity\/","title":{"rendered":"Divinity Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Divinity candy is an old-fashioned confection that truly stands the test of time. Made from just a few ingredients, this light and fluffy treat is a breeze to make (as long as you have a candy thermometer on hand).<\/p>\n

While timeless, divinity candy is a common sight at holiday gatherings (particularly in the South), but it can be enjoyed any time of year. And because of its simplicity, the number of flavor variations is virtually endless. Like most candy recipes<\/a>, anyone can make divinity with a little bit of guidance!<\/p>\n

What is divinity candy?<\/h2>\n

This sweet confection hearkens back to the early 20th century when corn syrup was first introduced as a sweetener in the United States. Though today it is commonly made throughout the country, divinity is often thought of as a southern treat thanks to the addition of pecans.<\/p>\n

While somewhat similar in ingredients and texture to nougat and meringue<\/a>, divinity candy truly belongs in a category all its own. Unlike nougat, divinity is only cooked to the hard-ball stage, while nougat requires cooking to the higher temperature hard-crack stage. As a result, nougat tends to be a bit denser and even chewier than divinity. In contrast, meringue is cooked to a lower temperature than divinity, leading to a flatter shape and crisper texture.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Divinity Candy<\/h2>\n