Gelatin Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract and water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
3. 3
   Heat to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff; slowly add gelatin while beating until stiff peaks form.
5. 5
   Continue beating and pour syrup mixture in a thin stream over the egg mixture.
6. 6
   Beat until mixture thickens and losses its gloss.
7. 7
   Stir in pecans.
8. 8
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.
9. 9
   Cool; store in airtight containers.