nanny's divinity

Name: Nanny's Divinity
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cup(s) sugar; 2/3 cup(s) light corn syrup; 1/2 cup(s) water; 2 - egg whites; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 2/3 cup(s) nuts

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Linda Hughes

Danville, GA

Updated on Nov 13, 2010

My Mama taught me to make this divinity when I was a little girl.They didn't have a candy thermometer then and it was difficult to test.All my family and friends beg for this sweet treat.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield Makes about 4 dozen candies

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 - egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup nuts

How To Make nanny's divinity

Step 1

ook sugar,corn syrup and water over low heat,stirring constantly,until sugar is dissolved.Cook without stirring to 260 degrees on candy thermometer.

Step 2

Beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Step 3

Continue beating while pouring hot syrup into egg whites beating constantly on medium speed.
Step 4

Add vanilla.Beat until mixture holds its shape
Step 5

Fold in nuts.
Step 6

Drop mixture from buttered spoon onto waxed paper.Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours until candy feels dry.
Step 7

Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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