Jan 01, 2008
Good recipe but lots of sugar to start. I found a fix for gooey divinity flops after 4 different attempts from various Divinity recipes. Like others have said the key is pouring in the cooked syrup very slowly in slim streams while beating with the eggs whites. Pouring too much at once will cook the egg whites. Then keep beating (in my case it took 15 minutes) until it starts to lose its gloss. But if it is still gooey, here's how to save it:
Reheat the mixture - microwave if you have a glass bowl or put metal pan in very hot water, so it gives your mixer a rest and makes the candy warmer and more pliable. Then start mixing again. If it still wont set up, add about 1/2 to 1 tsp of hot water to the mix then sprinkle in about 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar while mixing ON SLOW. It will start to set up much faster now and it changes the texture from a smooth chewy candy to a more fudge-like texture, which I actually like better. I know this is just adding more sugar but other Divinity recipes call for less sugar in the original list of ingredients.
ALSO: Try this for a wonderful new flavor.
When it's time to add the Vanilla, instead add the following:
1/4 tsp. Peppermint Extract
1/4 tsp. Butter flavor Extract
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
(more or less peppermint or butter extract to taste)
5 - 7 drops Yellow Food Coloring
BUTTER MINT DIVINITY! You won't go back to plain.
—T. Tranum
