Holiday Divinity

Makes 18 - 24 pieces

Family Favorite!

ingredients

2 1/2 cups of sugar
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 large egg whites, room temp
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 to 34 cup chopped pecans or candied cherries for holidays

directions

Be sure to make divinity on dry day; candy will not harden on a humid day. In a med saucepan over med high heat, heat sugar, salt, syrup and water to boiling, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking over med low heat, not stirring, until the temp reaches 266 degrees. When the temp reaches 260 degrees, beat the egg whites with electric mixer at high speed, until stiff peaks form. While beating, pour the hot syrup slowly into the egg whites. Beat for about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is glossy. Add vanilla and turn to low speed. Continue beating until the mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon. It will probably be too thick for the mixer at this point. Stir in pecans or chopped cherries with a wooden spoon. With a lightly buttered teaspoon, drop onto waxed paper. Work as quickly as possible. If mixture gets too thick to work with, add a few drops of water. Let stand until dry. Store in tightly covered containers.

Source: Dorris