Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Place in a pan over low heat, the sugar, syrup, water and salt.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar is dissolved, then cook, without stirring, to 250° (hard ball stage).
3. 3
   Remove from heat and pour into stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
4. 4
   Continue beating until mixture loses its gloss.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and pecans.
6. 6
   Drop on wax paper.
7. 7
   Yields 18 to 24 pieces.