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Definition: A very popular candy in the South, divinity is made with white sugar, corn syrup and beaten egg whites. Additions might include nuts, coconut, various flavorings and candied fruit.

Pronunciation: dih-VIHN-ih-tee • (noun)

Related Resources:

Divinity
A basic recipe from a Tennessee cookbook.

Divinity and Tips
From forum visitors, a recipes for divinity and tips to prevent failure.

Drop Divinity
Basic recipe, dropped on waxed paper, shared by Jaclyn.

Maple Divinity
A variation using maple syrup instead of sugar and corn syrup.

Cherry Divinity
A festive candy for the holidays.

Peanut Butter Ripple Divinity
A variation shared on the forum, using peanut butter chips and peanuts.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Divinity Recipe
Another basic version with walnuts from Barbara Whiting.

No-Cook Divinity
An easy recipe using a fluffy white frosting mix.


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