Divinity

American Dessert
  • PREP TIME
    10 minutes
  • COOK TIME
    30 minutes
  • SERVINGS
    24

Great for the holidays or any time

Ingredients

Equipment

Directions

Step 1

In 2 qt pan mix sugar, syrup, water and salt. Place on stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 248 degrees on candy thermometer.

Step 2

Beat egg whites in a large bowl until stiff. While still beating the egg whites, slowly pour 1/2 of the hot syrup mixture into the large bowl.

Step 3

Place the remaining portion of the syrup on the stove and reheat to 272 degrees on the candy thermometer. Stirring occasionally

Step 4

Remove the pan from the heat and slowly pour the rest of the syrup over the egg mixture while continuing to beat the mixture.

Step 5

Mixture will lose its glossy look and become stiff.

Step 6

Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper and allow to cool.