All-Weather Divinity

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   In a saucepan, mix sugar, syrup, salt and water.

2. 2

   Place over high heat, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.

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   (It is much easier to use a self-standing mixer than a hand-held model.)

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   Continue cooking syrup mixture until, when dribbled from a spoon into cool water, a thin thread is formed and breaks when pinched.

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   Turn mixer on and slowly add syrup; be careful not to cook egg whites.

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   Continue to beat mixture as it cools.

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   Add vanilla.

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   Continue beating and add pecans when mixture thickens enough to hold onto a spoon without any dropping.

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    Using two teaspoons, dip onto wax paper.

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    Allow to cool.

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