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      Title: Divinity
 Categories: candies
      Yield: 1 servings

      3 c  sugar (white or light brown)
    1/2 c  white corn syrup
    1/4 ts salt
    2/3 c  warm water
      2    egg whites
      1 ts vanilla (or other flavoring)
      1 c  chopped nuts (optional)

Utnesils needed: Suacepan, Candy Thermometer, Electric mixer,
9-inch-square pan, greased
Setting time:    2 hours
Quantity:        About 1 3/4 pounds
Storing:         Layers in tightly covered container for 1 week

Place sugar, syrup, salt and water in saucepan over medium heat.  Cook
stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.  Continue cooking, without
stirring, until mixture reaches the firm-ball stage (248 degrees on
candy thermometer).
Stiffly beat the egg whites.  Very slowly, pour about half the syrup
mixture over them, mixing constantly.
Continue cooking the other half of the syrup mixture until it reaches
the soft-crack stage (270 degrees on candy theremometer).  Add it
slowly to the egg white/syrup mixture.  Beat until it is thick and
creamy and holds its shape.  Add flavoring and nuts (if desired).
Spread in prepared pan or drop by the teaspoonful onto waxed
paper.  If placed in pan, let set at least 2 hours before cutting
into squares.
NOTE: If desired, you can add 1/2 cup chocolate bits or 1/2 cup
candied fruit to this recipe in place of the nuts.

From: DIAMOND #69 @1810005
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