Homemade Divinity Candy Sundaes
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
cherry sours
holiday sprinkles
Grease an 8x8-inch pan. Line with strips of parchment in either direction, lightly grease parchment. It's ok if the corners aren't covered.
In a dry skillet set over medium heat, toast the pecans, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a saucepan, stir together 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, and water. Attach a candy thermometer and heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally.
Once the sugar syrup reaches 230°, start whipping the egg whites on high with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. If the whites are at a stiff peak before the sugar syrup reaches 252°, continue whipping on low.
When the syrup reaches 252°, pour down the side of the bowl into the whites while beating on high. Add the vanilla in the same manner. Continue mixing until the candy is a little less glossy and holds its shape when a spoonful is dolloped on a piece of waxed paper, about 7-10 minutes.
On low speed, mix in the toasted pecans and salt.
Spoon into the prepared pan, smoothing with an offset spatula. Let cool completely.
Once cooled, lift the divinity out of the pan and cut into squares. Melt the melting wafers, taking care not to overheat. Start with half of the package. Pour into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on 50% power for 30 seconds. Repeat, stirring between intervals. As the chocolate starts to melt, decrease the time. Better to stir the last remaining chocolate until melted than to continue heating. Overheating will cause the chocolate to dry spotty.
Spoon over the squares, leaving some of the candy exposed. Because the melts solidify quickly, immediately top each square with a cherry sour and sprinkles.
Store in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
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