This post and recipe were created for #EasterSweetsWeek. I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always, opinions are 100% mine.
Make this Jello Divinity and watch it disappear! Choose a different jello flavor for a new divinity flavor!
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Do you have recipes that anytime you make them reminds you of someone or reminds you of a place? This is one of those recipes for me.
Growing up in Florida, most of our family lived in the Midwest, so visits were far and few between. However, my Dad’s grandparents (Yes, my great-grandparents!!) lived in central Florida and we had the ability to visit them more often. I have so many treasured memories from those visits. Great Grandma was known for her divinity and she often had a batch ready and waiting for us when we would come to visit.
This Jello Divinity is one of those recipes that takes me back to my childhood and my Great Grandma’s kitchen. Although it’s great all year long, I really love it around Easter time. The pastel colors of the Jello gelatin make the perfect spring treat.
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Jello Divinity
Make this Jello Divinity and watch it disappear! Choose a different jello flavor for a new divinity flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 cups Dixie Crystals granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) any flavor Jello gelatin
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Place egg white in the bowl of a stand mixer and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line three 15x10x1-in. baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup, Stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250°F (hard-ball stage).
- Shortly before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites until they are foamy. Gradually beat in the Jello gelatin and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. With the mixer running at high speed, carefully pour the hot syrup in a slow, steady stream into the bowl. Beat just until the candy loses its gloss and it holds its shape, about 5-7 minutes. Immediately mix in the walnuts.
- Working quickly, drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Let the candy stand at room temperature overnight or until it is dry to the touch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
It is recommended to test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil. The thermometer should read 212°F. Adjust the recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
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Brownies:
- Caramel Bunny Peanut Butter Brownies from Big Bear’s Wife
Cakes:
- Chai Apple Cake from The Spiffy Cookie
- Blueberry Almond Springtime Cake from The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
- Mini Bundt Cakes from Me and My Pink Mixer
- Strawberry Upside Down Cake from Eat Move Make
- Maple Bourbon Carrot Cake Bars from The Whimsy One
- Easter Cake Pops from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Candy:
- Cadbury Cream Egg Patties from Sweet ReciPEAs
- Jello Divinity from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Bottoms Up Easter Caramel Apples from For the Love of Food
- Lemon Truffles from The Domestic Kitchen
- Chocolate Sunbutter Eggs {Nut free!} from Comfortably Domestic
Cookies:
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cadbury Egg Cookies from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
- Malted Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie from The Bitter Side of Sweet
- EASY Bunny Decorated Cookies from The Decorated Cookie
- Easter Monster Cookies from Cooking on the Front Burners
- Giant Sugar Cookie from Pint Sized Baker
- Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from Love and Confections
Baked Desserts:
- French Apple Tart from The Java Cupcake Blog
- Lemon Jelly Doughnuts from Nik Snacks
- Hot Cross Buns from Mildly Meandering
- Fried Apple Hand Pies from Miss in the Kitchen
- Easter Brunch Apple Fritter Casserole from A Blender Mom
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bread from Life’s Ambrosia
- Pink Lemonade Crumb Bars from My Sweet Zepol
No-Bake Treats:
- No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars from Delightful E Made
- Waldorf Salad Apple Basket Cups from Southern From Scratch
- Coconut Key Lime Pie from A Classic Twist
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Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #EasterSweetsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Rainier Fruit, Anolon and Microplane! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #EasterSweetsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.
I love how cute and playful Easter treats are, so I can’t wait to see what everyone makes this week. This divinity looks awesome! We usually have a lamb cake for Easter, but his year I’m whipping up an April fools/Easter surprise!
What a wonderful memories of your great grandmother! This divinity looks perfect for Easter!
I don’t think I’ve ever had these! But I feel you on the foods that remind you of people. I have been digging through old family recipes and enjoying the trips down memory lane (my recipe posted for today for example).
I have been making this for 50 years. My recipe is the same ingredients but a little difference on the amount of water and corn syrup. I always made a batch with raspberry Jell-O and one with lime Jell-O for Christmas. Haven’t made it for a few years. Thanks for reminding me how good it is. Maybe I’ll get some made for Christmas this year.
Can you use sugar free jello?
I have never used it but I think it should work. I would love to know how it turned out for you if you did this.