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Jello Divinity Candy Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes (plus drying time)
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Description

Jello Divinity Candy is a vintage-style, fluffy and glossy candy made by incorporating flavored gelatin into traditional divinity. This candy boasts a delightful chewy texture with a burst of fruity flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations or nostalgic sweets lovers. With its light sweetness and optional nutty crunch, it’s an easy stovetop confectionery treat that sets beautifully at room temperature.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (3 oz) package flavored gelatin (such as strawberry or cherry)
  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set it aside to use for dropping the candy mixture later.
  2. Cook Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil undisturbed until it reaches 250°F, known as the hard-ball stage, as measured with a candy thermometer.
  3. Whip Egg Whites: While the syrup cooks, use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites and salt on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine Syrup with Egg Whites: Once the syrup reaches 250°F, carefully pour it in a thin stream into the whipped egg whites while the mixer runs at medium-high speed to incorporate the hot syrup safely and evenly.
  5. Add Gelatin and Vanilla: Immediately add the dry flavored gelatin and vanilla extract into the mixture, then continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and holds its shape firmly.
  6. Fold in Nuts: Quickly fold in the chopped nuts if using, giving the candy a crunchy texture.
  7. Form Candy Pieces: Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in individual portions.
  8. Let Candy Set: Allow the candies to sit at room temperature for several hours or overnight until they become firm and dry to the touch, perfect for serving and storing.

Notes

  • Humidity can affect the setting of divinity—make on a dry day if possible to ensure perfect texture.
  • You can use any flavor of gelatin for color and taste variation, making this recipe customizable.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick to scoop, dip your spoons in hot water between scoops to make handling easier.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/jello-divinity-candy-recipe/