Gelatin Divinity

Name: Gelatin Divinity
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 85 grams package cherry flavored Jell-O® mix; 177 milliliters light corn syrup; 2 egg whites; 237 milliliters chopped pecans; 177 milliliters water; 710 milliliters white sugar

Need a gluten free and dairy free hor d'oeuvre? Gelatin Divinity could be an excellent recipe to try. One serving contains 170 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 24. Head to the store and pick up water, corn syrup, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

Butter a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and set aside.

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Butter

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Glass Baking Pan

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir just to blend, then bring to a boil.

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Corn Syrup

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.

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Syrup

Water

Meanwhile, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy.

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Egg Whites

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Hand Mixer

Sprinkle in the gelatin powder, and continue whipping until peaks form when the beaters are turned off and lifted.

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Gelatin

When the syrup reaches temperature, pour in a thin stream into the egg white mixture, mixing constantly on low speed. Increase to high speed once the syrup is in, and whip until the candy is stiff and loses its gloss. Fold in nuts, and spread into the prepared pan. Allow to stand until firm, then cut into squares.

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Egg Whites

Syrup

Nuts