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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.
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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

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 10x10 Square Pan with a 2" deep rim
  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Candy Thermometer
  • 1 Parchment paper

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • ⅔ 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 eggs whites and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Begin whipping egg whites until they reach stiff, glossy peaks. Turn off mixer.
  • Place sugar, corn syrup and water in a 3-quart saucepan. Stir to combine.
  • 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℃).
  • Turn on mixer to medium-low (the whipped egg whites should still be in the bowl). Carefully begin pouring the hot sugar mixture down the side of the mixing bowl while mixer is running. Pour in a slow steady stream (over approximately a one minute time frame).
  • 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.
  • 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
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