Never-Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, 3/4 cup water and salt in a 2-quart glass casserole.
2. 2
   Microwave on High for 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or to 260° on a candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Heat egg whites until very stiff.
4. 4
   Pour hot syrup gradually over egg whites, beating at high speed for about 12 minutes or until thick and candy begins to lose gloss.
5. 5
   Fold in vanilla and pecans.
6. 6
   Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.