If you love classic divinity for Christmas, you’ll fall fast for this Easy Jell-O Divinity for Easter & springtime! Super simple, gorgeous colors, and fun flavors that make for an unexpected treat everyone will love.
So generally speaking, I’m a pretty observant person.
You could say I have great attention to detail. That, combined with my perfectionism is the perfect ratio for daily anxiety attacks. (Kind of kidding). But it also means I notice things a lot of people don’t. And because I was raised to be super suspicious (thanks, Mom), that combined with my eye for detail makes me a double whammy in the paying-attention department.
So I have this neighbor, right? And they drive a one of those big economy vans. And the van advertises for house cleaning but literally says nothing else. In big, black letters on the side: HOUSE CLEANING with a generic picture of a woman holding a hand-held vacuum cleaner – and the woman isn’t even wearing a maid or cleaning uniform. It’s just some chick holding a little Dirt Devil on the side of a van.
But – you guys, I’m not kidding – ALL the van says is “HOUSE CLEANING” on both sides. No business name, no business license number, no phone number, no address, no follow-us-on-Facebook, no catchy slogan, NOTHING. Just: “HOUSE CLEANING.”
So now it has me wondering – is this “house cleaning” van a rouse for something? Are my neighbors FBI agents working undercover in this covert operation? Are they CIA and getting ready to ambush a suspect? Are they Russian spies? Are they alien hunters, convinced one walks among us in my little neighborhood? Are they storm chasers and that’s the only van they could use? Are they serial killers in disguise? Or are they really house cleaners with a terrible business model that involves me googling all “house cleaning” services in my area, trying to match up my neighbor’s van with a real business?
But now I’m SUPER freaked that they’ll read this and be onto me and then they’ll like, take me to some abandoned warehouse and force me to write a positive Yelp review for their house cleaning services. “They’re legit!”, I’ll type with tears streaming down my face as they hold the suction part of the vacuum close enough to my face that the hair on my head stands up without quite being sucked in. “I’d hire them again and again for their excellent cleaning services!” “Press ENTER and SAVE IT TO YOUR PROFILE,” they’ll demand before they switch off the Dirt Devil and release me into the wild.
Who knows. But I’m onto them. But I’m also like, will you vacuum my whole house – including the stairs – for free and I promise I won’t blow your cover? (Kind of kidding).
ANYWAY. When I’m not being suspicious of strange business models, I’m making candy – specifically this Easy Jell-O Divinity. And I’m here today to tell you A) not to be scared of divinity, as it’s just a harmless little blob of nougat-y, fudgy goodness, and B) it’s not just a Christmas candy anymore!
This Jell-O Divinity is made with – you guessed it – fruity Jell-O powder which gives it that gorgeous pastel color and wonderful fruity flavor. The best part is, you can use whatever Jell-O you prefer, so this is totally customizable to your favorite flavors. I went with Strawberry, Lime, and Orange because those were classic, but these would be so delicious with Grape, Lemon, Berry Blue, or even one of the fun Jell-O flavors like Watermelon or Strawberry Banana. Or BLACK CHERRY. OMG. BRB, making Black Cherry Divinity!
This recipe is my basic Divinity recipe I posted back in December but just slightly tweaked. The result is an easy, fudgy, unique candy everyone will flip for!
- FOR ONE BATCH OF DIVINITY (one flavor per batch):
- 2 egg whites
- 2 & ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ tsp salt
- One 3-ounce box Jell-O (any flavor of your choice - I made strawberry, lime, and orange, but you can use whatever flavor you prefer!)
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup together, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees F, about 7-10 minutes.
- Just before the corn syrup mixture reaches temperature, whip your egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle in the Jell-O powder & salt and beat again until incorporated.
- With the mixer running on medium-low, slowly drizzle in the hot corn syrup mixture. This should take you a good minute or two as you want to incorporate it very slowly. Once the hot corn syrup mixture is fully in the mixing bowl, increase the mixing speed to medium-high and continue beating until the candy is no longer glossy and the candy holds its shape, about 6-10 minutes. You can absolutely test one scoop of the candy onto the parchment paper - if it holds up, it's ready.
- Grease two spoons with cooking spray and scoop out the candy onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flick your wrists gently to get the little swoops in the candy. You can make the candy as big or small as you'd like; mine were about 2 Tablespoon-sized. Repeat, working quickly, with remaining candy.
- Allow candy to set, at room temperature for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight until firm to the touch. Store remaining candy in an airtight container.
I love the bright pop of color and the unexpected fruity flavor of these fudgy, nougat-y little morsels of heaven! These would make excellent Easter gifts, wrapped in little cellophane bags. 🙂
Have a super sweet day!
xo, Hayley
Ruth says
I broke my mixer at Christmas making divinity. Mixed to long (?) burned out the motor.
cakeSpy says
Unicorn-approved!
Jai Want says
Such a beautiful article and the meal is so elegant.
Barbarainnc says
I wouldn’t make any candy, if it has been raining. Too much moisture in the air, candy might not turn out. just saying.
Charlotte says
I have found that to be true.
Tina collins says
What is jello in australia
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Tina! Jello is a flavored gelatin powder here in the States. You could always omit the Jello powder and use a 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp flavored extract and a drop or two of food coloring for each different flavor. Think lemon extract and yellow coloring, lime extract and green coloring, etc.
Tina W says
Has anyone used sugar free jello
Liz says
I’ve always been told not to make divinity when it rains.
Ursula says
Hi,
I’m from South Africa.
Just made these beautiful little blobs.
I don’t know what I did wrong?
My blobs looks realy dry. They taste geate.
Please help
Ursula
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Ursula, divinity is a very finicky candy to make and humidity in the air can affect how it sets up. If it was really humid the day you made it – or was raining, perhaps – it could make them not set up as properly or dry them out. I’m sorry they turned dry on you!
Ursula says
O thank you, it did rain the previous night.
but there is nothing wrong with the taste….;-)
Not one person complaint about it…..ha ha ha.
Tastes like French Nougat….njom njom
greetings from SA
Donna Webb says
Ursula, you have to work very fast when you spoon the divinity on to the wax paper. If the divinity gets to hard, all you have to do is add a teaspoon of hot tap water to the divinity. Mix until blended using your electric mixer. The divinity should be shinny when you spoon it out. It will dry some on the wax paper. Hope this will help you.
Kathy Bricker says
I came across your recipe while looking to make an easy Divinity. I love your website. The story out of the blue about your neighbors was so unexpected and hilarious. You have my undivided attention. I even read it to my husband and sent the link to my sister. I think you are FABULOUS I have subscribed to your newsletter/site. And I look forward to seeing and reading more Thank you. Kathy B.
thedomesticrebel says
Awh, thank you very much for the sweet comment, Kathy! Appreciate that. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Nikki Becton says
Yummy! I made mine with Cranberry jello for the Christmas Holiday and it tastes delicious!
I want to add a photo because they are ad pretty as they are yummy, but I don’t know how 🙁
yasmeen sham says
Hi
Thank you so much can I use piping bag to make shape from it did you try it .thank you again
Jessica says
Love love love these! I just finished another batch. My daughter even used this for her 4th grade measurements school project. She loved picking out the flavors (Jolly Rancher green apple and Blue Raspberry). Thank so much for sharing these bites of sugar heaven!
Tina says
Have you tried making this in a microwave? I’ve seen many microwave candy recipes, and it might be worth a try.
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Tina, I personally have not, but I would definitely research methods if I were you to ensure it was successful!
Estelle says
Can I replace corn syrup with glucose syrup or orther syrup?
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Estelle, I have not tried that but I would be eager to hear if it was successful for you!
Christy says
I just tried the recipe with glucose (in Greece we don’t have corn syrup) and they turned out great! They are so addictive!
Melissa says
I notice it says a sprinkle of jello but do I use all the jello in the box.
Thanks
Della says
It says use a BOX of jello in ingredients list.
Then states to sprinkle jello powder in as you mix it.
Please always read a recipe through before making a recipe or it will not turn out correctly.
Humidity definitely affects divinity – I have been making divinity for forty years.
Anneke says
First of all, i just loved your little story about the neighbours. You are an excellent storyteller and author.
I did not even know there is something such as “Divinity Sweets”.
I think this will be a great treat for my grandchildren.
I am also from South Africa and i love to see what women from other countries are making.
I now can’t wait to go and try it.