mom's divinity

How To Make mom's divinity

• Step 1
  In a 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and a few grains of salt (tiny pinch;) stir until dissolved.
• Step 2
  Boil gently to a soft ball stage. (Soft-ball stage is when a small amount of sugar syrup is dropped into very cold water, it forms a ball that does not hold its shape when pressed with your fingers. 235-240ºF (112-116ºC.)
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  Step 3
  Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
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  Step 4
  Gradually pour 1/3 of the syrup over the egg whites, beating constantly.
• Step 5
  Cook the remaining syrup to soft-crack stage. Soft-crack stage is when a small amount of sugar syrup is dropped into very cold water, it scan be stretched between your fingers and separates into hard but not brittle threads.) 270-290ºF (132-143ºC.)
• Step 6
  Beat remaining syrup into candy mixture; continue beating.
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  Step 7
  When mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Step 8
  Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly buttered or sprayed parchment paper and swirl each piece with a spoon to a peak. (If desired, place pecan half in center.)
• Step 9
  Store in airtight container.
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