Recipe: Divinity

Divinity
3 cups sugar

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup water

2 egg whites

1 tsp almond extract

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Place sugar, corn syrup and water in heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to hard ball stage (248°F). Remove from heat and let stand until temperature drops to 220°F, without stirring.

Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and wire ship to mixer. Turn to high speed and whip about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Gradually add syrup in a fine stream an d whip about 2 1/2 minutes longer.

Turn to medium speed. Add almond extract and whip 20 to 25 minutes, or until mixture starts to become dry. Turn to stir speed and add walnuts, mixing just until blended.

Drop mixture from measuring tablespoon onto waxed paper or greased baking sheet to form patties. Makes 40 pieces.