Walnut Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Butter an 8-inch square glass-baking dish.
2. 2
   Heat sugar, corn syrup, water and salt over low heat in a heavy 2-quart saucepan until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 265° (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Just before syrup reaches 265°, beat egg whites in a medium bowl of an electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   In a very slow steady stream, beat syrup into whites.
7. 7
   Beat in vanilla.
8. 8
   Continue beating about 6 minutes, or until mixture loses it's gloss.
9. 9
   Fold in nuts with a rubber spatula.
10. 10
    Pour candy into baking dish and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
11. 11
    Let cool to room temperature.
12. 12
    Cut candy into 1-inch squares.
13. 13
    (The divinity can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.).