Dad's Divinity

Popular - Dessert

This was the only thing I remember Dad cooking around the holidays. And if HE could do it... Just remember my mom's tip: never, never, never try to make candy when it's raining. I don't know why, but it seems to be true!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 40 pieces (approximately)

Dad's Divinity

Ingredients

3 cups white sugar

¾ cup light corn syrup

1 cup water

2 egg whites

stiffly beaten

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Cook syrup sugar and water to soft ball stage (a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball).

Step 2

Pour half of this mixture over stiffly beaten egg whites. Stir.

Step 3

Cook remaining sugar mixture to brittle stage (a small amount dropped into cold water turns immediately brittle).

Step 4

Add to previous mixture and beat until candy will hold its shape. Beat again by hand to re-aerate it. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Allow to harden as it cools. Store in refrigerator with waxed paper between layers.

Nutritional Information

Dad's Divinity

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 508.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 131.6g 42%

Sugars: 110.9g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 7mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.6mg 1%

Potassium: 18.1mg 1%

Sodium: 43.5mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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