Old-fashioned holiday divinity, made the old school way.
Not many people make divinity in the "old way" anymore and there's two primary reasons I believe.
- It can be temperamental to make, and
- It just takes practice to perfect.
Neither one of which anybody has much patience for these days.
Subsequently, most of us have turned to shortcut methods using the microwave, baking powder, packets of gelatin and marshmallow creme to easily stabilize things and not have to deal with the older, less convenient ways.
Those old-fashioned ways.
Not a thing wrong with that, except I do hate to see the death of the old methods.
Divinity, whether made the old fashioned way, or using a shortcut, should never be dry and brittle, or grainy and clumpy. It should be light, airy and with a creamy, soft bite.
Here's how to make my Old-Fashioned Holiday Divinity.
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FAQs
Much like making meringues and other confections, the key to making a successful divinity has everything to do with the weather! If possible, always make divinity on a cool, dry day. As sugar attracts water, any humidity or moisture in the air can affect how your divinity turns out.
What to do when divinity doesn't set up? ›
But if your divinity fails to harden, you can beat in two tablespoons of powdered sugar and allow the mixture to rest a few minutes; if the candy hardens too much, you can blend in hot water a tablespoon at a time until the perfect, fluffy consistency is reached.
How long does it take for divinity to set up? ›
Drop mixture from buttered spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature at least 12 hours, turning candies over once, until candies feel firm. Store in airtight container.
Why is my divinity grainy? ›
It's best to make divinity on a cool, dry day. If it's humid (over 50%) or rainy, the candy might end up with a more gooey, or grainy texture. If you're making candy on a hot or humid day, cook the candy a few degrees higher than the recipe specifies to overcome these undesired side effects.
Why is my divinity not hardening? ›
If your divinity candy fails to harden, add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and beat again. Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes. This will absorb more moisture and will allow your sweet treat to harden. If you want your divinity candy to soften up a bit add hot water a tablespoon at a time and beat it again.
What do I do if my divinity is too runny? ›
If it is too thin and does not set, try adding 1/2 tablespoon at a time of powdered sugar until it thickens.
Why is my divinity chewy? ›
Corn Syrup – This is added to stop the sugar from crystalizing giving you a very smooth, chewy texture that's not grainy. Sugar – White granulated sugar is the best for this recipe, avoid brown sugar or it'll affect both the taste and look of the divinity.
Can you make divinity on a cloudy day? ›
"Now don't even try this on a cloudy day," warns a seasoned Divinity Diva from Alabama. "Divinity does best on a bright, sunny day, but at the very least, it has to be dry outside. Egg whites will-not-do on a cloudy day. And you must cook the syrup mixture till it can spin a thread.
What is the best humidity level to make divinity? ›
The perfect divinity climate has a relative humidity of less than 35 percent. If you live in an area that's hardly ever that dry, you can always run your air conditioner or a dehumidifier for about a day or so before making divinity.
What is the best way to store divinity candy? ›
Divinity candy should be stored, airtight, for up to 5 days. It's best not to expose your candy to humidity. If you want to store your candy long-term, you can keep it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.
Yes, divinity can be frozen for up to one year! Flash freeze the candy for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature.
Does divinity need to be refrigerated? ›
Divinity candy can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. If you are storing divinity candy in the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature before cutting it into squares.
Does weather affect divinity? ›
What weather is best? The old classic candy divinity is one such candy that needs a good, dry forecast for several days when making. This cloud-looking candy can be a fickle beast to make if there is too much humidity around. The candy needs drier air to set properly.
Why did my divinity go flat? ›
Believe it or not the weather can have a huge impact on the quality of Divinity. Extremely humid days can cause Divinity to become too moist. In other words, fall flat and be too sticky.
What is the barometric pressure for divinity? ›
(I just learned something new - apparently it is not humidity that will sink your divinity and some other airy or tempermental confections - it is barometric pressure, which should be at least 30 inches or higher.
Is Divinity Original Sin complicated? ›
This is one of the few games where normal difficulty is actually difficult, especially for new players. try lowering the difficulty until you understand mechanics and interactions better, when you feel that lower difficulties are too easy then you can think about raising it if you want.
How long did it take to make divinity original sin? ›
After six years of development, Larian Studios has released Divinity: Original Sin The Board Game—a distillation of its unique approach to fantasy RPGs into a box full of cardboard and plastic.
What should humidity be to make divinity? ›
The perfect divinity climate has a relative humidity of less than 35 percent. If you live in an area that's hardly ever that dry, you can always run your air conditioner or a dehumidifier for about a day or so before making divinity.
