Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, thoroughly mix sugar, syrup and cold water.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
3. 3
   Now boil sugar mixture until it forms a soft ball in cold water.
4. 4
   Pour 1/2 of it only into egg whites, beating all the while.
5. 5
   Return other half of syrup to heat and boil until it forms a hard ball in cold water.
6. 6
   Pour this syrup into egg white mixture while beating, until quite firm and stands in peaks. Fold in vanilla and nuts.