Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
2. 2
   Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Without stirring, cook over low heat (small to medium bubbles breaking across surface of liquid) until temperature on candy thermometer reaches 266° or small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball which doesn't flatten until pressed, about 40 minutes.
3. 3
   When temperature reaches 260°, in a large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. 4
   Beating at high speed, gradually add hot syrup in a thin, steady stream.
5. 5
   DO NOT SCRAPE SIDE OF SAUCEPAN.
6. 6
   Continue beating at high speed until mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 3 minutes.