Easy Homemade Divinity Candy Recipe. Classic Southern candy can be made with or without nuts. Divinity Recipe: 2 ⅔ cups sugar ⅔ cup light corn syrup ½ cup water 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅔ cup chopped pecans In a saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, water, and syrup. Stirring constantly, cook until all sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook without stirring until temperature reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer. (hard ball stage) Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly