Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and water.
2. 2
   Cook until a small amount forms a soft ball (234° to 240°) when dropped in cold water.
3. 3
   Take out 1/2 cup of this mixture and cook the rest until it forms a hard ball (250° to 265°) when dropped in cold water. Pour the 1/2 cup of syrup slowly over the stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
4. 4
   Continue beating; add the remaining syrup.
5. 5
   Add nuts and vanilla; keep beating until mass thickens and becomes heavy.
6. 6
   Pour into a buttered pan; cut when cold, or drop with a teaspoon onto a buttered surface or wax paper.