Toasted Pecan Divinity
Toasted Pecan Divinity is Head to the store and pick up pecan halves, water, egg whites, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine pecans and butter, and toss well.
Spread mixture evenly onto a jelly-roll pan.
Bake at 350 for 12 minutes, stirring once.
Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 250 (about 8 minutes).
Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with a heavy-duty stand mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form; beat in vanilla.
Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites while continuing to beat at high speed. Continue beating until mixture becomes stiff (about 3 minutes). Working quickly, drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Gently press a pecan half on top of each piece of candy. Store divinity in an airtight container.