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How to Make Divinity Candy in Your Microwave: A Step-by-Step Guide

Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Candied Cherries (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, water and vinegar in a buttered 4-cup glass measure; cover with plastic wrap.
  2. Microwave 12 to 17 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) or until candy forms a firm ball in cold water (240°F.).
  3. Meanwhile, beat egg white in medium mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
  4. Pour candy syrup in thin stream into egg white, beating constantly with mixer. Add vanilla; beat until mixture is stiff.
  5. Fold in nuts. If you want extra color, add 1/4 cup chopped candied cherries.
  6. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool.
    Approximately 30 Candy Pieces

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Caramels Made in the Microwave

Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 can (15 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • Dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Place butter in large buttered mixing bowl. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) to melt.
  2. Blend in brown sugar, syrup, condensed milk and salt.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Microwave 10 to 12 minutes on HIGH; stir well.
  5. Microwave, uncovered, 16 to 20 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast) (240° F.) or until candy
    forms ball in cold water or check with thermometer).
  6. Mix in vanilla and pour into greased 12 x 7-inch baking dish.
  7. Cool to room temperature before cutting.
  8. Cut and wrap in individual pieces.
    Makes About 84 One-inch Candies

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Delicious Fudge Squares: Simple Microwave Recipe

Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
  • 1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 jar (10 oz.) marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in buttered large glass mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
  2. Microwave 10 minutes on MED. HIGH (Roast).
  3. Stir and continue cooking on MED. HIGH (Roast) for 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. You can also check it was a candy thermometer to see if it has reached the correct temperature for soft ball.
  4. Stir in chocolate pieces until melted.
  5. Fold in marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla.
  6. Pour into buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
  7. Chill until firm; cut into squares. Make about 74 small Fudge Squares

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Easy Quick Microwave Pralines Treat

Things Needed

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • Stirring Spoon
  • microwavable bowl

Steps

  1. Melt margarine in 8 cup microwavable bowl. Stir in evaporated milk and sugar.
  2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave on high another 4 minutes.
  3. Remove and stir again. Add pecans and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until mixture begins to thicken. Drop on wax paper and let cool overnight. Enjoy!

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