Divinity

Although divinity is loaded with sugar and thus calories, it is fat free (unless you choose to add nuts). This divinity turned out beautifully and we started eating it before I could grab the camera. I added a few nuts on one side, but the divinity was so good, it detracted from it. Easy and delicious!

Ingredients:

3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup warm water
2 egg whites (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1. Line 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine sugar, syrup and water in large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly,until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 250 degrees, firm ball stage.

3. Beat egg whites in mixer until stiff peaks form. Slowly pour about half syrup mix into egg whites, beating constantly.

4. Continue to cook remaining syrup until it reaches 270 degrees, soft crack stage.

5. Stream remaining syrup mix into egg whites while mixer is running. Continue to beat until candy is thick, shiny and holds its shape.

6. Mix in vanilla and nuts (optional) until fully incorporated.

7. Pour mixture into 9-inch pan, cool and cut into small squares.