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Jello Divinity Recipe

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Jello Divinity is a colorful, fluffy, and sweet confectionery treat made by combining fluffy whipped egg whites with hot sugar syrup and flavored gelatin. This recipe creates a glossy, melt-in-your-mouth candy with a light crunch from chopped nuts, perfect for festive occasions or as a unique homemade candy gift.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 3 3-ounce boxes flavored jello (different flavors/colors)
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans (or any preferred nuts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sugar Syrup: Using a 3 – 4 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves, making sure the mixture is even.
  2. Cook to Hard Ball Stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan’s side. Stop stirring once the syrup begins to boil. Allow it to cook undisturbed until it reaches the hard ball stage at 260°F (127°C).
  3. Prepare Tools: Spray or butter two teaspoons to prevent sticking and line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Set aside for forming the divinity later.
  4. Whip Egg Whites: Just before the syrup nears 260°F, start whipping the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment on high speed until they become foamy.
  5. Add Jello Powder: Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and gradually add the first flavored jello powder to the egg whites. Increase mixer speed back to high and continue whipping.
  6. Drizzle Syrup into Egg Whites: Once syrup reaches hard ball stage, remove from heat and candy thermometer. With the mixer on high speed, slowly drizzle the hot syrup into the jello-egg white mixture. Continue beating for 4-5 minutes until the mixture loses its shine and thickens.
  7. Fold in Nuts: Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans or nuts of choice to incorporate them evenly.
  8. Form Divinity: Using the two prepared spoons, scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the divinity mixture and transfer it onto the lined baking sheets, using one spoon to help slide the candy off the other spoon.
  9. Repeat for Remaining Flavors: Repeat steps 4 through 8 for the remaining two jello flavors, preparing each flavor’s mixture separately to maintain distinct colors and flavors.
  10. Let Candy Set: Allow the formed divinity candies to rest at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours until they feel dry to the touch and set properly.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipped.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning the sugar syrup.
  • The candy thermometer is essential to reach the precise hard ball stage for perfect texture.
  • Work quickly when forming candies as the mixture hardens fast.
  • Different jello flavors and colors can be used to create visually appealing candy assortments.
  • Store divinity candies in an airtight container once fully set to maintain freshness.

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