Divinity

Divinity

1 cup water
1/2 cup water
1/8 t. cream of tartar
3 egg whites
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 t. salt
1/4 cup water
1 t. vanilla
1 cup nuts

Put the 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and cream of tartar into a saucepan. Stir to blend, then boil rapidly without stirring to 240 degrees (med. ball) or until syrup will spin a thread 6 inches long when dropped from a fork.

In another saucepan, have combined the 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 t. salt, and 1/4 cup water.

When the first mixture is done, place the second mixture over the heat and boil with occasional stirring until syrup reaches 280 degrees (med. crack stage).

Meanwhile pour the first syrup while still hot over the beaten egg whites, adding slowly and beating continuously until stiff and smooth.

Set aside until second mixture is done. Cool a minute or two, then pour it slowly over first mixture, continuing to beat until smooth and so stiff that it is hard to handle. Stir in flavoring and nuts. Spoon pieces onto waxed paper.