Divinity

Divinity

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 4 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• water - 3/4 c
• light corn syrup - 1 c
• egg whites, stiffly beaten - 3 item
• broken nuts - 1 c

How to make divinity:

Place in saucepan over low heat the sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir until dissolved, then cook without stirring to 255° (a little dropped into cold water forms a hard ball). Remove from heat and pour in a fine stream into stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly. Continue beating until mixture holds it shape and loses its gloss. Add vanilla and nuts. Drop quickly from tip of spoon onto waxed paper in individual peaks. Makes 8 dozen pieces.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Egg, Candy.