Divinity Candy Seafoam Sallye Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED DIVINITY CANDY

Steps:

• In a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. Remove from heat.
• Just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. Increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
• Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. For a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

DIVINITY CANDY (SEAFOAM) - SALLYE

Steps:

• 1. Place sugar, syrup, water and salt in heavy saucepan (I use my cast iron skillet) Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring just until sugar dissolves. THEN QUIT STIRRING
• 2. Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer registers 265-270 degrees You can wipe down the sides of pan back into mixture but do not stir
• 3. In the meantime.... Beat egg whites until stiff in a large mixing bowl and set aside
• 4. When syrup mixture reaches correct temperature, immediately remove from heat Pour into egg whites, stirring vigorously all the while, Add vanilla and nuts Stir until mixture loses it glossiness and begins to harden NOTE: THIS IS A RECIPE WHERE YOU HAVE TO WORK QUICKLY AT THIS STAGE OR CANDY WILL GET TOO HARD BEFORE YOU KNOW IT
• 5. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed or parchment paper Can be stored in airtight container with paper between layers

SEA FOAM CANDY

Steps:

• Combine light brown and white sugars, water, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook covered until mixture boils rapidly. Remove lid, place candy thermometer in pan, and cook without stirring to 260 degrees F (127 degrees C). Remove from heat.
• Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour hot syrup in thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed. Add vanilla and pecan flavoring.
• Continue beating until soft peaks form and candy starts to lose its gloss. Stir in pecans and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. When candy has set, store in airtight container.