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Divinity

Great for the holidays or any time
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups White granulated Sugar Store bought
  • 1/2 Cup Distilled water
  • 1/2 Tsp Sea salt Store bought
  • 1/2 Cup Karo light corn syrup Store bought
  • 2 Egg Whites Beat until stiff peaks
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract Store bought
  • 1 Cup Nuts Chopped

Equipment

  • spoon
  • 2 qt pan
  • mixer
  • Candy Thermometer

Method
 

  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.
  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.
  3. Place the remaining portion of the syrup on the stove and reheat to 272 degrees on the candy thermometer. Stirring occasionally
  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.
  5. Mixture will lose its glossy look and become stiff.
  6. Add the vanilla and nuts.
  7. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper and allow to cool.