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In medium sauce pan mix water, syrup, sugar and salt. Over medium heat stirring until sugar is totally dissolved. Let come to boil until 160 degrees F.
While waiting for mixture to reach 160 degrees, beat egg whites in glass bowl until stiff peaks form. Then remove hot mixture from heat and pour in a thin stream into egg whites while beating with a mixer on high setting for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and beat additional 3-4 minutes. Add nuts or dried cherries. Mix 1 minute longer. Spoon onto waxed paper or foil using cookie scoop or teaspoon. Let set for 15 minutes. For high humidity reduce water by 1-2 teaspoons.
| Servings: | 30 pieces |
| Time: | 15 Minutes Preparation Time 30 Minutes Cooking Time |
Source: Old recipe from Aunt
By Carlan W. from Crane, MO
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(Archived Dec 14, 2009)Divinity
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
(Archived Dec 09, 2009)Divinity
By Robin from Washington, IA
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