Never Fail Divinity

Directions

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   Place all but egg whites,
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   vanilla
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   and nuts in a large saucepan.
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   Stir until dissolved
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   and boiling point is reached. Cover pan and boil 2
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   minutes
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   then
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   uncover
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   and cook to firm soft boil stage (238°
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    on
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    candy thermometer).
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    Meantime, beat until stiff but not dry
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    egg
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    whites
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    in a large bowl.
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    Slowly pour 3/4 hot syrup over
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    beaten egg whites (return 1/4 to boil until a hard crackle ball
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    forms
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    when dripped in cold water). Beat constantly, then add
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    balance of syrup.
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    Beat until candy is nearly cold and holds its shape.
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    Add vanilla flavoring and chopped nuts.