Butter Pecan Divinity Candy Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
32 Pieces
Ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 ½ teaspoons butter extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups toasted chopped pecans, divided
Directions
  1. Stir together the sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat.
  2. While the mixture on the stove is heating, place two egg whites in a mixing bowl and beat until they hold stiff peaks.
  3. Using a candy thermometer, keep watch on the mixture on the stove. Bring to 260 F, stirring occasionally.
  4. When the mixture reaches 260 F, remove it from heat and pour it into the egg whites in a thin stream, while beating.
  5. Add the extracts to the mixture and continue beating for around 5 minutes, or until the mixture takes on a thicker texture like marshmallow fluff.
  6. Mix 1 cup of toasted chopped pecans into the candy mixture.
  7. Spread the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish that is either lightly buttered or lined with wax paper.
  8. Top with the remaining pecans, pressing them gently into the candy. Allow the candy to set for around 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
  9. Slice the candy into individual pieces and serve right away. Alternatively, place in an airtight container to store for later.