Divinity I
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lite corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
In heavy 2 qt. pan, stir together sugar, syrup, water and salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Cook to 260 degrees F (hard boil stage). Remove from heat. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Pour syrup mixture over egg whites, beating at high speed on mixer. Add vanilla, and beat 4-5 minutes or until candy holds shape. Quickly drop from teaspoon on waxed paper. Add walnut half to top, if desired. Makes approx. 40 pieces.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Divinity II
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup white Karo syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Mix sugar, Karo syrup and water. Stir well before cooking. When syrup makes soft ball in water, 238 degrees F on candy thermometer, pour half of syrup very slowly into egg whites, beaten stiff but not dry, beating constantly. Cook remainder of syrup 3 minutes. Pour this syrup slowly into whites beating constantly. Continue beating. When candy begins to harder, add vanilla and nuts. Drop from spoon on waxed paper. If it does not seem firm enough after beating, place bowl on open door of lighted oven to absorb moisture. Stir occasionally.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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