Maple Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the syrup without stirring until it reaches 260° on a candy thermometer.
2. 2
   Remove the syrup from the heat.
3. 3
   Beat the egg white and salt until it forms very stiff peaks.
4. 4
   Slowly pour the syrup over the egg white while beating the mixture at the highest speed of an electric mixer.
5. 5
   Continue beating until the mixture forms soft peaks.
6. 6
   Stir in the nuts.
7. 7
   Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper.