Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Divinity Homemade candy is a cherished tradition during the holiday season, and divinity holds a special place in our hearts here. As we embark on this festive time of year, I am pleased to share my comprehensive step-by-step guide for crafting the perfect divinity. Preparation and Equipment Needed Before you tackle divinity, get your kitchen buzzing! You’ll need a heavy-bottomed saucepan, a candy thermometer, mixing bowls, and a stand, hand mixer, or a big wooden spoon. Don’t forget parchment paper to line your pans. Prepping everything in advance will save you from frantic kitchen chaos mid-recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups white granulated Splenda or sugar 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional) Whipping the egg whites To achieve the perfect consistency when whipping egg whites for homemade divinity, begin with impeccably clean...

Homemade Divinity This delightful confection is truly divine, and crafting it has become one of my cherished holiday traditions. In my recipe, I opt for granulated Splenda and sugar-free pancake syrup, although you may choose to use granulated sugar and corn syrup if you so desire. Ingredients: 3 cups of granulated Splenda, or sugar 2/3 cups of water 1/2 cup of sugar-free pancake syrup, or maple syrup, honey, or corn syrup 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 cup of chopped nuts; you can use pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, or shaved almonds. (Optional) About a 1/2 cup of whole pieces of pecans for embellishing the divinity (optional) Instructions: First, lay a large piece of wax paper on your countertop or table.   Now, start by adding 3 cups of granulated Splenda, or sugar, inside a heavy-bottom saucepan. Then add 2/3 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar-free pancake syrup, or corn syrup. Transfer the pan to a burner, bringing the mixture to the hard ball stage (...