Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar, syrup, water and salt in a saucepan over low heat.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar is dissolved, then cook without stirring to 252° (very firm ball).
3. 3
   Just before syrup reaches 252°, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
4. 4
   Wipe the crystals from the pouring edge of the pan.
5. 5
   Pour the syrup in a very fine stream over the egg whites, beating constantly while pouring.
6. 6
   Do not scrape bottom of pan.
7. 7
   Continue beating until the mixture holds its shape.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and nuts.