Strawberry Divinity

1. 1

   Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.

3. 3

   Uncover and cook over medium heat, without stirring, to hard ball stage (258u00b0).

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   With an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a large bowl at high speed until stiff peaks form.

6. 6

   Pour hot syrup mixture in a thin stream over egg whites while beating constantly at high speed until mixture holds its shape (3 to 4 minutes).

7. 7

   Quickly stir in pecans and drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.

8. 8

   Let cool.

9. 9

   4 1/2 dozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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