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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 07:12:31 AM
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I haven't tried making divinity in years. I remember one time I actually burned up the motor on a mixer while in the process. Does anyone have any special divinity recipes, or tips and tricks for making it successful?
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 07:28:01 AM
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I think Divinity is basically marshmallows. MaryJane has a recipe on her log for marshmallows.
Betty in Pasco
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 08:15:46 AM
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Divinity is totally different than marshmallows. It is just as tasty but the texture is different 
I don't have a favorite recipe but make sure that when candy making you adjust for altitude. For every 1000 ft above sea level subtract 2 degrees from cooking temperature. Barometric pressure sometimes affects candy making. I have only made Divinity once a few years ago but I remember having to work very fast before it 'set'. Make sure you have everything ready :)
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~Sharon
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 08:47:06 AM
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Not only does altitude and barometric pressure affect divinity, but humidity as well. It makes it sticky.
Has anyone tried making butterscotch?
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Phyllis
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 12:56:21 PM
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When making divinity, make sure it isn't raining. I'm not sure why, but it never sets right if it's raining. I will try to find my recipe.
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hwright95
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 3:12:46 PM
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My grandma used to make wonderful divinity, and I remember her saying as well, it never turned out right on a humid day, which is all summer here. I will look for her recipe
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 3:50:57 PM
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I tried making it years ago when I lived in Seattle and it ended up a horrible sticky goo-y mess, but have had more luck with several recipes here in Idaho =) Follow the recipe and instructions to the letter and it should work well so long as its a dry day. My mama loved divinity!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 2:35:04 PM
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| I think it's the egg whites that are affected by humidity. I can't make decent meringue when it rains. I think you could cut back on the water in the recipe a little if it's humid where you are. Or just make fudge :) |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 10:15:07 PM
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Well I guess I will wait awhile before I try it is too humid here.
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2012 : 11:28:05 AM
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I was thinking about trying some last weekend, but it was the first time in ages that we actually had any rain!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
"A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I
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