Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, hot water and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.
3. 3
   Cook to hard ball stage (250°) without stirring. Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Immediately beat 2 egg whites stiff (peaks stand straight up).
5. 5
   Pour hot syrup slowly over beaten whites, beating constantly at high speed (about 5 minutes).
6. 6
   Add the vanilla; beat until mixture forms soft peaks and begins to lose its gloss.
7. 7
   Add the walnuts, if desired.