Walnut Divinity

1. 1

   Butter an 8-inch square glass-baking dish.

2. 2

   Heat sugar, corn syrup, water and salt over low heat in a heavy 2-quart saucepan until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 265u00b0 (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.

5. 5

   Just before syrup reaches 265u00b0, beat egg whites in a medium bowl of an electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form.

6. 6

   In a very slow steady stream, beat syrup into whites.

7. 7

   Beat in vanilla.

8. 8

   Continue beating about 6 minutes, or until mixture loses it's gloss.

9. 9

   Fold in nuts with a rubber spatula.

10. 10

    Pour candy into baking dish and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.

11. 11

    Let cool to room temperature.

12. 12

    Cut candy into 1-inch squares.

13. 13

    (The divinity can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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