No-Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in 2-quart casserole. Cook in Radarange oven 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Candy thermometer should ready 260°.
3. 3
   If not, cook 1 or 2 minutes longer. While syrup cooks, beat egg whites very stiff in a large bowl. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites and continue beating at high speed until thick and candy starts to lose its gloss.
4. 4
   Beating may require about 12 minutes.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and nuts to beaten mixture.
6. 6
   Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
7. 7
   Yields 7 dozen pieces.
8. 8
   Tint with food coloring for the holiday season.
9. 9
   Be sure to stir candy syrups at least once during cooking, so that the heat is equalized and the candy looks smooth.