Pecan Divinity

A fluffy pecan divinity candy made with corn 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 at
• 1.00 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.50 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 265°F on a candy thermometer.

3. 3

   Meanwhile beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Continue beating until candy holds its shape and loses its gloss.

6. 6

   Quickly stir in vanilla and pecans.

7. 7

   Drop by rounded tablespoons onto wax paper.

8. 8

   Work quickly as candy sets fast.

9. 9

   Let cool completely.

10. 10

    Store in an airtight container.

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