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Jello Divinity Recipe

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Jello Divinity is a delightful and colorful variation of traditional divinity candy, incorporating flavored gelatin to add vibrant hues and fruity tastes. This candy combines a hard ball stage sugar syrup with whipped egg whites and flavored jello powders, folded with chopped pecans to create a light, airy, and chewy confection perfect for festive occasions or gifting.

Ingredients

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For the Syrup

  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water

For the Meringue Mixture

  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 3 ounces flavored jello (pink, yellow, purple – strawberry, lemon, grape flavors)

Additional

  • ½ cup pecans, finely chopped (or other nuts of choice)
  • Nonstick cooking spray or butter (to grease spoons)
  • Parchment paper or wax paper (to line baking sheets)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a heavy-bottomed 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Boil to Hard Ball Stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan’s side. Stop stirring once the syrup begins to boil. Cook the syrup until it reaches the hard ball stage at 260°F (127°C).
  3. Prepare Tools: Spray or butter two teaspoons and set aside. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
  4. Whip Egg Whites: Just before syrup reaches the hard ball stage, start beating egg whites in a stand mixer with a whip attachment on high speed until foamy. If using a handheld mixer, be cautious when adding hot syrup.
  5. Add Jello Powder: Lower mixer speed to medium-low and slowly incorporate one flavor/color of jello powder. Increase mixer speed back to high.
  6. Combine Syrup and Egg Whites: Once syrup is ready, remove from heat and thermometer. With the mixer on high, carefully drizzle hot syrup into the jello egg white mixture gradually to avoid cooking the whites.
  7. Mix Until Matte: Continue whipping on high speed for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture loses its shine and thickens.
  8. Fold in Nuts: Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans or nuts of choice.
  9. Form Divinity Drops: Quickly use one prepared spoon to scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the divinity mixture and a second spoon to push the mixture off onto the lined baking sheet in small mounds.
  10. Repeat for Other Flavors: Repeat steps 4 through 9 separately for the other two jello flavors/colors to create three different colors of divinity.
  11. Allow to Set: Let the divinity pieces rest for 2 to 4 hours at room temperature until dry and firm to the touch before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipped.
  • Use a stand mixer if possible for easier and safer incorporation of hot syrup.
  • Be very careful when handling hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
  • Store divinity in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
  • Different nut varieties can be used according to preference.
  • Do not skip lining the baking sheets to prevent sticking.

Keywords: Jello Divinity, Divinity Candy, Flavored Divinity, Candy Recipe, Holiday Candy, Nutty Meringue Candy

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