Drunken Divinity Candy Recipe

How to make it

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• Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
• Heat a saute pan on medium heat, add walnut pieces and sautee about three minutes to toast.
• Do not let them burn.
• Remove walnut pieces from pan and set aside.
• Pour sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in heavy saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches hard ball stage, 260 degrees
• As mixture is cooking, place egg whites in a cool, medium bowl and beat until they form stiff peaks.
• Pour the cooked syrup mixture slowly into egg whites, beating constantly.
• Add rum, raisins and walnut pieces.
• Beat until mixture holds its shape
• Using a buttered teaspoon, drop individual pieces of candy onto baking sheet.
• Number of Servings: 40-50
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• Notes from the Cook: You can use waxed paper rather than a prepared baking sheet, if you choose. I often test my candy's doneness by dropping a small bit on a piece of wax paper to see if it holds its shape.