Never Fail Pecan Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, water and syrup in a heavy boiler (double boiler). Bring to a boil and cook until mixture spins a thread.
2. 2
   Pour half of the syrup mixture over the egg whites and begin stirring.
3. 3
   Cook remaining half until it forms a hard ball (crack stage).
4. 4
   Pour this into the egg-syrup mixture.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and continue to stir until it holds its shape.
6. 6
   Add pecans and drop onto wax paper.