Divinity Candy

A fluffy white candy made with sugar syrup and egg whites.

Ingredients

• 2.50 cup sugar
• 0.50 cup light corn syrup
• 0.50 cup water
• 2.00 l arge egg whites
• 1.00 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.00 cup pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 265°F on a candy thermometer.

3. 3

   Meanwhile beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Slowly pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly.

5. 5

   Beat until candy holds its shape and loses its gloss, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in vanilla and pecans.

7. 7

   Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto wax paper.

8. 8

   Let set until firm.

9. 9

   Store in an airtight container.

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