Mama and Sue's Microwave Divinity

By cecelia26_

The syrup in this recipe was cooked in a 1000 watt microwave. It has also be cooked in a 1300 watt microwave, cutting the cooking time in half. You can cook the syrup on the stovetop until it reaches a temp of 260 on a candy thermometer.

Ingredients

• 2 +1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 +1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup pecan halves (for garnishing, optional)

Details

Adapted from southernplate.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In large (at least 8 cups) microwave safe bowl or microwave safe batter bowl, place sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir.
2.Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir.
3.Microwave for 9 minutes more.
4.While that is cooking, place egg whites in a large very clean mixing bowl (stand mixers are ideal for this). Beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside until syrup is done cooking.
5.Carefully remove syrup from microwave using potholders. Place on a potholder or folded towel next to your mixer. Turn mixer back up to high and slowly pour a continuous but very thin stream of syrup into the bowl while it is mixing until all syrup has been added.
6.Add vanilla while continuing to mix.
7.Mix for 4-5 minutes more or until divinity loses it's sheen and begins to hold it's shape.
8.Quickly drop by spoonful onto waxed paper. Once it's all dropped onto the paper, quickly shape into smoother balls with clean hands. Press a pecan half into the top of each one, if desired. Press them down pretty good or they'll fall off later.
9.Store in airtight container. Enjoy!

***Do not make divinity on a rainy day.***

This is a great recipe for a stand mixer. Most hand mixers just can't hold up to divinity.