Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stir constantly until mix boils.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and cook without stirring until temperature reaches 248° on candy thermometer or until it forms a firm ball when you drop in some cold water.
4. 4
   Just before temperature reaches 248°, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft but not dry.
5. 5
   Beat constantly on high speed, slowly pour about 1/2 of the hot syrup over egg whites.
6. 6
   Cook remaining syrup to 272°, until mixture dropped in very cold water separates into threads which are hard, but not brittle.
7. 7
   Beating constantly, pour syrup over first mixture, about 1 teaspoon at a time.
8. 8
   Beat well after addition. Beat until mixture looks like it is glossy.
9. 9
   Serves 8.