Divinty Candy Seafoam By Sallye Recipes

DIVINTY CANDY (SEAFOAM) BY SALLYE

Steps:

• 1. Place sugar, syrup, water and salt in heavy saucepan (I use my large cast iron skillet) Stir until sugar dissolves, then quit stirring Cook at medium heat until mixture reaches 265-270 degrees on candy thermometer Do not stir but you can wipe the sides down back into the mixture
• 2. Meantime, while syrup mixture is cooking Beat egg white in chilled bowl until stiff and set aside
• 3. When syrup is ready, pour into beaten egg whites, stirring vigorously all the while with a clean wooden spoon Add vanilla and nuts while stirring Beat until mixture just begins to harden
• 4. Drop by tablespoons onto parchment paper Store in airtight container with parchment paper between layers.
• 5. NOTE: YOU MUST WORK QUICKLY FROM STEPS 3 TO 6 OR CANDY WILL HARDEN BEFORE YOU ARE READY.

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.

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.