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Cherry and Pistachio Divinity Recipe

This Cherry and Pistachio Divinity recipe produces an old-fashioned candy many of us find synonymous with the holidays.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • Cup Water
  • 3 Large Egg Whites
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Cup Dried Cherries, chopped finely
  • 1 Cup Shelled Pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Line a 10" x 10" pan with parchment paper extending over edges of pan. This allows for easy removal of the candy after it cools. Alternatively use a quarter-sheet pan and line with a heat-resistant silicone mat or parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • Place the egg whites and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until the egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks. Once they’re ready, turn off the mixer but leave the bowl in place.
    3 Large Egg Whites, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • Place sugar, corn syrup and water in a 3-quart saucepan. Stir to combine.
    4 Cups Granulated Sugar, ¾ Cup Light Corn Syrup, ⅔ Cup Water
  • Begin heating over medium heat stirring occasionally. Stop stirring when mixture begins to boil.
  • Insert a candy thermometer into the pan making sure the thermometer does not touch bottom of the pan.
  • Continue heating until the temperature reaches 260℉ (125℃).
  • With the whipped egg whites still in the bowl, turn the mixer to medium-low speed. Slowly and carefully pour the hot sugar mixture down the side of the bowl in a steady stream. This should take about one minute.
  • After the sugar syrup is added to the mixing bowl, turn up the speed to medium-high and continue to whip. The mixture will begin to loose it's glossiness - continue to mix for 5 minutes or until bowl is just slightly warm to the touch.
  • Working quickly, fold in the pistachios and dried cherries.
    1 Cup Dried Cherries, chopped finely, 1 Cup Shelled Pistachios
  • Pour mixture into your prepared pan. Press the divinity evenly into the pan using your hands or an offset spatula sprayed with vegetable oil.
  • Allow to rest for 1 hour before unmolding and cutting into desired pieces.
  • Divinity should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 63mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cherry divinity recipe, divinity candy recipe, divinity cookie recipe, old fashioned divinity recipe
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