Jello Fudge Divinity

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful and traditional candy recipe featuring Jello, whipped egg whites, and sugar syrup whipped to perfection. This sweet treat offers a unique texture and flavor.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins20 mins30 mins24 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3 cupsSugarGranulated
3/4 cupWhite KaroCorn syrup
3/4 cupWaterNone
2Egg whitesSeparated
1 packageJelloAny flavor
1 tspVanillaOptional
1/2 cupNutsChopped, optional

Instructions

Step 1: Boiling Syrup

  1. Boil 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup white karo, and 3 to cups sugar to medium hard ball stage.

Step 2: Whipping and Mixing

  1. Beat 2 egg whites until peaks form.
  2. Add 1 package dry jello and beat.
  3. Add hot syrup mixture slowly, along with 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 cup nuts, beating until mixture holds its shape and loses its glossy sheen.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature with wax paper between layers for up to a week.


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