Ava's Best Divinity

By clawson

Love this recipe for divinity! Easy to make, and sweet & delicious! Perfect for a Christmas cookie tray!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup nuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan combine sugar and corn syrup with water. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook 1 minute or until crystals on to 256°F or hard ball stage.

Beat egg whites with salt until stiff. Beating constantly at top speed pour 1/2 of hot syrup slowly over egg whites. Cook remainder of syrup to 256°F or hard ball stage. Pour hot syrup into meringue mixture, beating constantly. Beat in nuts and vanilla. Beat until mixture is stiff. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let sit until firm.