Mama's Divinity

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This was the first time making divinity. A little scared, but I must say the directions were perfect and the divinity turned out perfect. I did this with my daughter and let me tell you, I thought it was a task for two. It was lots of fun, and the results were yummy! Would definitely recommend this recipe to everyone. PS. MAKE SURE YOU USE A CANDY THERMOMETER!!!!

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This is a very simple and very tasty recipe! A candy thermometer and mixer is key to making this turn out perfectly! Just when you think it's not mixed long enough, it will start to form. So act fast after adding the nuts. It's the best recipe!!!

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I had never tried making Divinity before. My digital candy thermometer reads hard ball at 260 instead of 250 so that is the temp I used. My dad stated "It's better than Grandma's, but don't tell her that." That is about as good a review as one can get as my grandmother is fantastic in the kitchen!

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Wow! This recipe brings me back to my childhood. The first bite was heavenly. I made sure to watch the candy thermometer. If you don't have one, don't make this. You NEED one. I was very discouraged at first, because I mixed it for well over five minutes and it still looked runny. Then, I let it sit for a while (thinking I had ruined it, and came back to a perfect looking product! I hurried and spooned it onto pans and it came out awesome!! The first time I tried spooning it out, it became flat like a frisbee. So, I thought it was wrong. So glad I let it sit for just a few minutes. I used 1 cup instead of 2 cups of pecans and used an old fashioned nut chopper which worked perfectly! So happy. I made it for my grandma!

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WOW!! First time to ever attempt this candy making thing!! It turned out GREAT!! I even pulsed the pecans in the processor a few times...That made it even more nutty flavored!!

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I used this recipe for the first time to make divinity. It turned out wonderful. After mixing the sugar with the egg whites and mixing it for five minutes the candy was still not setting right I just let it rest and let the temperature come down periodically steering it with a spoon. My mom has taught me to mix the candy for five minutes with the electric mixer. Then do the rest by hand it is a lot easier on your mixer

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So not only had I never made divinity before, I had never made a meringue before. I watched the video, made 1/3 for a practice batch and it turned out perfectly! Great recipe.

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My mother use to make divinity when I was young. Hers had the color and taste like it was made from brown sugar. Does anyone out there know that recipe???

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As good as its name! Divinity can be a terrifying prospect, particularly if you haven't made a lot of candy before. The best way to begin is to choose a dry, sunny day. You might not think that the outdoor conditions have much effect, but they do. I would never consider making divinity on a cloudy or humid day - asking for trouble. Otherwise, give it a try. Friends and guests are always in awe of pretty, tasty homemade candy, but divinity seems to be the royalty of homemade gifts. Go on - you can do it!!!!

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Awesome flavor, reminds me so much of my favorite childhood divinity that Grandma made. I did have some issues in regards to beating it enough. Maybe if using a commercial size mixer it can be done in 5 minutes, it took more like 15 minutes and had to use two mixers to keep from overheating them. The end result however was worth it!!!!!!