How long does divinity need to set out before done?

by Angela
(Bartlesville, OK)

Troubleshooting When Making Divinity Candy

I was wondering, how long does divinity need to set out before done? I put it on wax paper like it said and its been out for 4 hrs now and its 5pm and it hasn't hardened yet..

Its got to the point where it feels like the marshmallow stuff in a can but not as hard as I usually see them.. I can't even turn them over yet cause they're still sticky..

Any ideas on how long it will take before they start to get hard so I can turn them over?

Dear Angela,

I'm sure it's much too late for this answer to your question to be of any help to you. What did you end up doing with your divinity candy? Did it finally set for you?

Making divinity candy can be very tricky and challenging. One of the most important tips is to only attempt making divinity when the weather is cool and dry. If there is too much moisture or humidity in the air, you are bound to have trouble.

Some divinity recipes seem to be easier than others as far as their reliability for success. Does anyone have a "full proof divinity recipe" that they'd like to share? Please add it below if you do.

It usually takes divinity about 2 hours or so to set. If you find that you have the same trouble next time you attempt making divinity candy, and it just isn't setting, here's a little something you can try.

Place the divinity in the oven on a low heat (about 250 F.) for 15-30 minutes (as needed) until it sets to your desired consistency.

Anyone else have any divinity candy making tips?

Blessings,
Angie

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Dec 21, 2022

Keep mixing
by: Ben from Utah

I just made a batch. I put a few down because I thought they were ready. They aren’t puddly but they are round and blobby. I hurried and put the bowl back on the stand mixer for a few more minutes. Viola! Immediately set up divinity! Preppy Kitchen is my go-to. It worked in 76% humidity.

Dec 23, 2021

Rescuing Divinity Flops
by: Rachel

Patrick's idea might work, but what's the solution for those of us who don't have a microwave, but do have plenty of sticky divinity discs sticking to parchment paper?

Dec 16, 2019

Dry air NEW
by: Chris

We have a fire place in the living room and I reckon it was dry enough because the wife's divinity set up almost instantly. The kitchen is a bit separated from the living area so it was warm but not hot. I remember as a child my grandma making it and you better be johnny on the spot with your steps. You need to catch it right at hard ball. I mean no messing around. I worked the mixer as my wife poured the hard ball in the mix. We went at 250F and it was perfect. I am ready to eat the Christmas divinity right now. My grandma was from Tennessee and she knew her divinity . She would be proud!

Nov 26, 2019

Question NEW
by: Renea

Don't have microwave and oven don't work I got in fridge but still looks like pancakes ..what to do ?

Mar 16, 2019

Divinity not setting NEW
by: Myra

Thank you, thank you Patrick. Worked like a charm!

Mar 08, 2019

Divinity NEW
by: Carol

Just made it for the first time. Followed recipe to the letter. It was hardening as I spooned it out. Turned out great.

Jan 03, 2019

😲!’Thank you
by: Deborah

That remedy work. We turned the oven off though and let the Divinity sit 30 minites. Kind of like making Palova. It was a little runny but once it was stirred it set up beautifully. I know over the years I’ve thrown away many, many batches!

Dec 25, 2018

Patrick's solution didn't work for me NEW
by:

Patrick's solution did not work for me:( it turned my divinity brown and when i put the powered sugar in it, it collapsed and will not poof back up. The amount of candy is about half of what it was before. I may have left it in the microwave to long. My divinity was fluffy and perfect "looking" before i tried this solution it was just not setting after several hours and felt like marshmallows. It's in the freezer now i fear they will be crunchy when they come out:/

Dec 23, 2018

Patrick's tip worked NEW
by: Holly

I made Divinity last night and it would not set. It looked like pancakes. I was determined. I kept mixing. Then I found this blog. Patrick's tip worked. The divinity looks great. Now I'll wait twelve hours and see if I can peel them off the wax paper. YAY!

Dec 21, 2018

Saving Divinity NEW
by: Angie from chocolate-candy-mall.com

Scroll down to Patrick's comment to read his suggestion for saving your divinity.

Dec 20, 2018

Shiny, sticky divinity NEW
by: Linda

Just wondering what Patrick's idea was to save the divinity.

Mar 29, 2018

Going to try Patrick's fix NEW
by: Cathy

My divinity flopped and are round discs. I can't wait to try Patrick's fix when I get home. I'll let you all know how it works!

Dec 25, 2017

Remedy worked! NEW
by: Diane

The remedy posted by Patrick, above, worked perfectly. My first batch was tacky....followed the guidance there more or less to a T (likely less, I was multitasking) and it came out perfectly.

Dec 17, 2017

Thanks, Patrick!
by: Valerie

I harvested and shelled my own black walnuts, and the batch of divinity came out too soft. I tried the oven method first, with little luck, and used the Patrick method. Thank you, it saved me from throwing out the whole batch!

Nov 30, 2017

Thank You, Patrick!!
by: Debi

I never made Divinity before and I didn't do something right as it was runny and flat. I put it into a loaf pan and let it sit on the counter overnight but it was still not set. I followed Patrick's instructions, and another person's comment, to put it in the microwave for 3 minutes and the freezer for 10 minutes. That did the trick! This is a present for a disabled woman who hasn't had homemade Divinity since she was a kid and I will be delivering it today. So appreciate the advice and she will appreciate this gift!!

Dec 22, 2016

Flopped Divinity
by: Sue

One of the key things is let it go on high in the mixer for at least 6 mins if not a min or 2 longer. My first batch flopped because it was still a smidgen glossy....next batch i let go and go till wahlahhh it was perfect.

Dec 22, 2016

Hard divinity
by: Brenda

Why is my divinity hard after it sets

Dec 13, 2016

Divinity and fudge
by: Michaelgrabowski779@gmail

I've had the same problem with divity and fudge not cooked long enough in the final stage 260 for divinity. They are both runny and will not harden. Sorry to say Also my mom said only make divinity when the sunshines.

Dec 09, 2016

Patrick's flopped divinity solution
by: Suzanne

Thanks so much for saving my flopped divinity. I had to go 3 minutes in microwave for it to bubble up and I left it in the freezer for 10 minutes. It looks good and is delicious too!

Dec 08, 2016

HOW TO FIX FLOPPED DIVINITY
by: PATRICK

ts so easy to fix here is all you have to do if it flops on you and looks like a pancake lol FIRST OF ALL GEY A MICROWAVE SAFE BOWL A BIG ONE BECAUSE IT WILL SWELL UP ALOT PUT YOUR FAILED DIVINITY IN THE BOWL THEN PUT IT IN THE MICROWAVE ON HIGH ABOUT 2 MIN YOU WILL KNOW WHEN ITS READY IT WILL SWELL UP AND START BUBBLING TAKE IT OUT OF MICROWAVE PUT ABOUT 3 TO 4 TABLESPOONS OF POWDERD SUGAR IN IT THEN STIR FOR ABOUT 2 MIN THEN PUT IN YOUR FREEZER FOR ABOUT 4 MIN TAKE IT OUT STIR ABOUT A MIN AND IT WILL SET UP PERFECT NO PROBLEM HAVE FIXED SEVERAL BATCHES LIKE THIS NEVER FAILS

Dec 24, 2014

divinity
by: alura

I use the recipe for divinity from the better homes and gardens cookbook! That recipe has been great for me. Even during rain it works! The only thing I can't get perfect is the look of smooth foam. It sets up almost too fast so it gets crumbly looking before I get to the end of the bowl!

Dec 18, 2013

Perfect divinity
by: Lori

I use 4 cups white sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 3/4 cup water, 3 egg whites. Mix sugar, corn syrup and water til dissolved over medium heat stop mixing when dissolved, let cook over medium heat til temp on candy thermometer reaches 255. While waiting for temp to reach 255 beat egg whites in seperate bowl til at a stuff peak. Slowly pour syrup into egg whites once temp is reached while mixing on high til dull and firm. Use 2 spoons to scrape spoonfuls into wax paper then let dry. Works perfect for me every time.

Dec 13, 2013

Divinity and Humidity
by: Angie from chocolate-candy-mall.com

Hi Jeanne,

Yes, it is better to make divinity when there is less humidity in the air as it will set better. Maybe you can try the suggestion above about beating it over a double boiler.

Best of luck!
Angie

Dec 13, 2013

Making Divinity
by: Jeanne

Should I have made my divinity a few days ago when it was dry and snowy? It's raining now.

Mar 05, 2012

Setting up divinity
by: Anonymous

I had to give up on making divinity until I learned that when it doesn't set up (still in the bowl), beating it over a double boiler will fix the problem and give excellent results. I would like to know why that works, but it does every time.

Dec 22, 2011

Easy Divinity
by: Carolyn

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
jar of marshmallow cream

Cook first three ingredients until hard ball stage. Take off heat and stir in marshmallow cream and chopped nuts. Spoon on buttered plate.
Cool then store.

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