Divinity

Directions

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   Mix
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   sugar, syrup and water;
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   cook until mixture reaches 240° on
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   candy
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   thermometer.
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   Pour
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   1/2 of the mixture over the beaten egg
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   whites,
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   and
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    stir well.
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    Cook the remaining 1/2 of the sugar mixture
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    until it reaches 290° on candy thermometer. Pour into egg white mixture.
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    Beat until thick and creamy.
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    Add vanilla and pecans.
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    Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
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    This mixture hardens rapidly so it has to be finished quickly.