Here’s a traditional 1950s-style cherry divinity recipe, a classic candy known for its light, fluffy texture:

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

½ cup water

2 large egg whites

½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for a cherry flavor boost)

Pinch of salt

½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)

Red food coloring (optional)


Instructions:

1. Prepare Work Area: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, or lightly grease it. Set aside.


2. Cook Sugar Syrup:

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan.

Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil.

Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage). This step is critical for proper texture.



3. Beat Egg Whites:

While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites and salt in a clean, grease-free bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.



4. Combine Syrup and Egg Whites:

When the syrup reaches 250°F, slowly pour it in a thin stream into the whipped egg whites, beating constantly at high speed.

Add the almond extract and a few drops of red food coloring, if desired.

Continue beating until the mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss, about 5-7 minutes. It should hold its shape but still be pliable.



5. Fold in Cherries:

Quickly fold in the chopped maraschino cherries using a spatula.



6. Shape the Divinity:

Drop spoonful's of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Work quickly, as the candy sets fast.

If the mixture becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water and stir to loosen.



7. Let Set:

Allow the divinity to cool and set completely, about 2 hours.



8. Serve and Store:

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid storing in humid environments, as divinity absorbs moisture.




Here are the estimated nutrition facts per piece (assuming the recipe makes about 24 pieces of divinity):

Nutrition Facts (per serving, ~1 piece):

Calories: 82

Total Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g


Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 7 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 21 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Sugars: 20 g


Protein: 0.3 g


Key Notes:

The recipe is mostly sugar-based, so it’s high in carbohydrates and sugars but has no fat or fiber.

Protein comes from the egg whites.

The maraschino cherries add a small amount of sugar and minimal nutritional value.

Ingredients (Diabetic-Friendly Version):

1 ½ cups granulated monk fruit sweetener (or another 1:1 sugar replacement like erythritol)

¼ cup allulose syrup or sugar-free corn syrup substitute (to help with the candy texture)
Nutrition Facts (Diabetic-Friendly Version, Per Piece):

(Assumes 24 servings)

Calories: 25-35

Total Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g


Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 7 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 6-7 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Net Carbs: ~1-2 g (depends on sweetener used)


Protein: 0.3 g

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