No-Fail Divinity

1. 1

   Mix sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in 2-quart casserole. Cook in Radarange oven 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Candy thermometer should ready 260u00b0.

3. 3

   If not, cook 1 or 2 minutes longer. While syrup cooks, beat egg whites very stiff in a large bowl. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites and continue beating at high speed until thick and candy starts to lose its gloss.

4. 4

   Beating may require about 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Add vanilla and nuts to beaten mixture.

6. 6

   Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.

7. 7

   Yields 7 dozen pieces.

8. 8

   Tint with food coloring for the holiday season.

9. 9

   Be sure to stir candy syrups at least once during cooking, so that the heat is equalized and the candy looks smooth.

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