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Divinity Recipe

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Ingredients

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Step #1 In a heavy, corn syrup, hot water, 2 quart saucepan, mix the sugar, & salt.
Step #2 Cook & stir until the sugar dissolves & the mixture comes to a boil.
Step #3 Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.
Step #4 ) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water.
Step #5 Remove from heat.
Step #6 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.
Step #7 Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed.
Step #8 Increase speed to high, & continue beating for about 5 mins.
Step #9 Add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff & begins to lose its gloss.
Step #10 If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
Step #11 Immediately drop by tspfuls onto waxed paper.
Step #12 For a decorative flair, twirl the top this with the spoon when dropping.
Step #13 Let stand until set.
Step #14 Store in an airtight container at about room temp.
Step #15 .
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