Sunday, November 9, 2008

Divinity - Aunt Dorothy Owens

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light Karo Syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla
boil sugar, syrup, water and salt to a firm ball stage (245 degrees). when syrup begins to boil, start beating the egg whites. pour hot syrup slowly over the beaten egg whites while beater is on high speed. when the beaten mixture becomes stiff picks, add nuts and vanilla. continue to beat by hand until a drop holds its shape. drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.

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