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Holiday Divinity Recipe

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I've been whipping up this Christmasy treat— with its jolly red and green candied cherries and scrumptious chopped nuts— since 1955. It's so light it melts in your mouth.

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Holiday Divinity Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 40 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup diced candied cherries
1/4 cup diced candied pineapple

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250°-266° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, in a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream into the mixing bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on high speed just until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape, about 10 minutes. Stir in nuts and fruit.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 ounces) equals 289 calories, 7 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Holiday Divinity in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1998, p38

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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by carolynstowers

This candy really does melt in your mouth. I followed the recipe exact and the candy turned out delicious. I have saved this recipe and will be using over and over again. Thanks to the submitter for this yummy candy recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by amieboudreau

easy and yummy!