divinity

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees f (120 degrees c.) frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. remove from heat.
• just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: in a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. if it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
• immediately drop by teaspoonfuls waxed paper. for a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. let stand until set. store in an airtight container at room temperature.